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Trump Issues Executive Order Restoring Federal Death Penalty
Trump falsely claimed that restoring the federal death penalty was necessary in order to deter violent crimes.
TikTok Shouldn’t Be Banned, But It Still Values Profit Over Privacy
A ban would be a nightmare for civil liberties. But TikTok, like all Big Tech platforms, is no friend to the left.
Israeli Sniper Killed Child in Gaza 1 Day After Ceasefire Went Into Effect
Israeli forces have violated the ceasefire numerous times since Sunday, Palestinian news sources say.
Trump Reportedly Resuming Shipments of 2,000-Pound Bombs to Israel
In the first few months of the genocide, the US sent Israel at least 14,000 2,000-pound bombs.
ACLU Sues Trump Over Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
Birthright citizenship is enshrined in the first sentence of the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution.
Trump’s Inauguration Speech Threatened New Depths of State Cruelty
In his 2017 speech, Trump pretended to stand with “struggling families.” This time, the emphasis was solely on cruelty.
MD Governor Formally Certifies Abortion Rights in State Constitution
Democratic Gov. Wes Moore certified Maryland's constitutional amendment enshrining abortion rights.
White Nationalist Group Proud Boys March in DC to Celebrate Trump’s Inauguration
The white supremacist group's march in Washington was its first in the city since the Capitol attack four years ago.
Trump Rescinds Biden’s Order Aimed at Lowering Costs of Prescription Drugs
The move halts several pilot programs, including offering Medicare Part D recipients generic medications for a $2 copay.
Trump’s Day 1 Anti-LGBTQ Orders Will Likely Run Into Legal Trouble
Executive orders typically direct federal agencies to begin changing their policies — and can be challenged in court.