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Trump Budget Nominee Says He’s Proud of Legislation That Doubled Extreme Poverty
Project 2025 architect Russell Vought suggested it should be a model to be applied to other federal programs.
Nebraska Legislator Pushes Stricter Rules for Abortion Medications
The bill would mandate two in-person visits for abortion pills, which critics say would restrict abortion access.
Trump Demands Bishop Apologize for Asking Him to Govern With Mercy
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde made the request during an interfaith prayer service on Tuesday.
Trump Says Schools, Churches, Hospitals Aren’t Off-Limits to Immigration Police
Communities are organizing “know your rights” trainings to prepare for ICE and CPB intrusions in “sensitive locations.”
Palestinians Return to Israeli-Seized Gaza Neighborhoods and Find Only Rubble
“The area is full of unexploded bombs and ordnances," one UN officer said, as Palestinians return to leveled homes.
Nearly Two-Thirds of Trump’s First Executive Orders Mirror Project 2025’s Aims
Some roll back previous executive orders issued by Biden. Others reinstate executive orders from Trump’s first term.
Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Prepare to Fire Workers in DEI Programs
The order ignores several studies that show DEI's benefits and baselessly claims such programs create more prejudice.
Experts: Israel’s UNRWA Ban Threatens “Backbone” of Gaza Humanitarian Operation
The ban is set to go into effect next week, as aid groups are scrambling to alleviate Israel’s humanitarian catastrophe.
Trump’s Vision for a “Golden Age of America”: Oligarchy Plus Ultranationalism
Parallels between European fascism in the 1930s and Trump’s MAGA vision were on full display this week.
Virginia Dems Advance Reproductive, Voting and Marriage Rights Amendments
The votes on these measures this past week are the first step to enshrining the measures in the state constitution.