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LA Fires Didn’t Discriminate in Their Destruction — But Recovery Efforts Could
Amid rent gouging, land speculators and insurance woes, the cost of rebuilding may exceed working people’s means.
Google Drops Pledge to Not Use AI to Develop Weapons, Surveillance Technologies
One Google worker says there’s widespread employee sentiment that the company shouldn’t be in the “business of war."
RFK Jr. Nomination Advances on Same Day Trump Pushes Anti-Vax Talking Points
The Senate Finance Committee narrowly advanced Kennedy's nomination to the full Senate by a 14-13 vote on Tuesday.
The EPA Has Suffered Decades of Attacks — But Trump’s Are the Worst Yet
Trump’s Project 2025-stoked sabotage of the Environmental Protection Agency will unleash rampant carcinogens in the US.
Palestinians Reject Trump’s Plan to Relocate Them Outside of Gaza
“When a city is destroyed, its people return to it to rebuild it; they do not leave it,” said one resident.
Progressive Groups Urge Senate Democrats to Obstruct Trump Nominee Confirmations
No Democratic senators objected to unanimous consent that allowed Pam Bondi’s confirmation process to move forward.
Sanders Slams RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Lies as Senate GOP Advances Nomination
“I cannot in good conscience vote for someone who denies and will dilute our public health protections,” Sanders said.
Musk’s “Special Employee” Status Means He Needs to Avoid Conflicts of Interest
Critics have said Musk's DOGE efforts are unconstitutional, with some comparing them to a government coup.
Doctors Rush to Access CDC Archives After Website Is Purged on Trump’s Orders
Doctors are struggling to access public health information as the Trump administration censors federal agency websites.
Gaza Officials Update Death Toll to Over 61,000, Adding Thousands Presumed Dead
The true death toll is likely even higher when including deaths caused by Israel’s humanitarian blockade.