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Sanders Introduces Bill Blocking Trump From Using Federal Funds for War on Iran
“Congress must make it clear that the United States will not be dragged into Netanyahu's war of choice,” Sanders said.
Former CDC Board Members Say RFK Jr. Has “Critically Weakened” Vaccine Program
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions at the CDC “put U.S. families at risk of dangerous and preventable illnesses,” they say.
Senate GOP Budget Draft Proposes Even Bigger Cuts to Medicaid Funding
The Senate Finance Committee text goes even further than the House version in its attacks on the program.
After ICE Targeted a Labor Leader, Unions Must Speak Up for Immigrant Workers
Across the country, immigrant workers are being met with surveillance, police repression, and political scapegoating.
Trump Orders ICE to Ravage Democratic Cities After Countrywide Protests
Trump says he’s ordering his entire administration to attack cities he calls “the Democrat Power Center.”
5 Million People Attended “No Kings” Protests. How Can We Build on This?
The protests were inspired by the idea that 3.5% of a population must rise up to successfully reject authoritarianism.
Israel Bombs Iranian State TV, Devastating Building During Live Broadcast
Earlier that day, Israel’s defense minister said “residents of Tehran will pay the price, and soon.”
New Rules Let Veterans Affairs Doctors Refuse to Treat Democrats, Unmarried Vets
Doctors can also be barred from working at VA hospitals based on marital status, party affiliation, or union activity.
Tim Kaine Introduces War Powers Resolution to Prevent Trump From Attacking Iran
This comes a day after Trump floated the possibility of deeper US involvement in the intensifying war.
Trump Shutters Federal Agency That Investigates Industrial Chemical Explosions
On average, hazardous chemical accidents happen once every other day in the US.