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Democratic Leaders’ Cowardice Helped Pave Way for Trump. Can the Party Change?
Saving the US from autocracy means recognizing and overcoming the chokehold that Democratic leaders have on the party.
Annual Defense Bill Includes Provision to Effectively Undo Israel Arms Embargoes
Republicans boast that the budget “provides unprecedented levels of support for the security of Israel.”
Report Downgrades US Civic Rating to “Obstructed” Due to Trump’s Actions
Trump has “triggered a wave of measures undermining democratic institutions and civic freedoms,” the group said.
New Orleans Resists ICE Invasion Despite Surveillance and State Repression
Before ICE descended on New Orleans, GOP lawmakers made it a crime to interfere with immigration enforcement.
Trump SNAP and Medicaid Crisis Will Hit Hardest States That Cut Their Own Taxes
Twenty-six states that cut or terminated income taxes since 2021 may not have the revenue to continue the programs.
Lawsuit: White House Pushed Apple to Remove ICE Tracking App From Store
Several Trump officials made unsubstantiated claims that the app encouraged or led to violent outcomes.
Human Rights Group Warns US Allies Against Complicity in Trump’s Boat Strikes
It’s not enough to accept US assurances that it’s not using shared intelligence for unlawful strikes, the group said.
Israel Reportedly Spying on American Troops at US Base Monitoring Gaza Ceasefire
The base’s commander apparently had to summon his Israeli counterpart to demand an end to the practice.
Trump Slams Democrat Cuellar for Not Switching Parties After Pardon
“I am a conservative Democrat, but I will work with the president,” Cuellar said after Trump's angry social media post.
Israeli Leaders and Settlers Aim to Create a Fully Colonized “Greater Israel”
While the world’s eyes remain on Gaza, Israel is escalating attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank.