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At Pennsylvania Rally, Trump Says He Wouldn’t Mind Journalists Getting Shot
“It's not a joke,” journalist Jeff Sharlet wrote. “It's fascism.”
This Is What Trump’s First 100 Days in Office Might Look Like
We can look for hints about how Trump’s first few months might unfold by looking back at his last term’s first 100 days.
USPS Overhaul Threatens to Dismantle National Postal Service
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s modernization plan may cost thousands of jobs and slow mail across the country.
The 2024 Election Could Have Massive Impacts on Medicaid Coverage
Project 2025 and other right wing plans seek major cuts to Medicaid, which insures 1 in 5 Americans.
As Hezbollah Regroups, the Endgame of Israel’s War on Lebanon Remains Unclear
The US is scrambling for a way out of the Lebanese quagmire — including by reviving hopes for a Gaza ceasefire.
California Ballot Measure Could Provide National Model for Factory Farm Bans
Sonoma County is considering Measure J, a novel law that would cap the number of animals allowed on a farm.
US Must Take Steps to Rectify Ongoing Injustices Faced by South Korean Adoptees
The US and private, US-based agencies played a major role in building a corrupt transnational adoption industry.
Right-Wing Activists Are Pushing States to Use Their Voter Roll Purging Software
The software programs empower self-appointed activist “election investigators” to attempt to knock voters off the rolls.
Voter Turnout Surges in Swing States Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Researchers say the disaster relief process is likely influencing both how voters show up to vote and who they vote for.
Democrats Have Edge in Swing House Races, According to Election Forecasters
Democrats are running strong challengers in a handful of districts that could swing control of the House.