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Democrats Force Reading of GOP’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” After Key Senate Vote
Democrats are hoping to draw out the bill's passage while highlighting provisions expected to harm US families.
Rep. Velázquez Touts Bill to Unmask ICE Agents During Rally at NYC Field Office
The bill bars agents from wearing facial coverings during enforcement unless medically necessary or required for safety.
States That Have Banned Abortion Are Now Criminalizing Midwives
In March, police arrested a midwife named Maria, marking the first targeted provider arrest under Texas’s abortion ban.
Hundreds of Black Neighborhoods Across the US Have Disappeared. What Happened?
A new study find the US's gentrified neighborhoods have lost 500,000 Black people since 1980.
GOP and Fetterman Block Senate War Powers Resolution Opposing US Attacks on Iran
“It is beyond absurd that we continue to finance Israel's wars,” said Bernie Sanders on the Senate floor.
Mike Lee Tries to Put Vast Public Land Sale Back in Budget After It Was Removed
The massive privatization effort was already blocked from inclusion in the GOP megabill by the Senate parliamentarian.
Supreme Court Paves Way for Trump Mission to End Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court effectively blocked the judiciary’s ability to stop Trump from implementing a huge range of policies.
Democratic Senator Gillibrand Goes on Islamophobic Rant Against Mamdani
The Democrat’s rant has sparked calls for her to resign over her bigoted language.
Federal Budget Bill May Reduce Aid for Nearly 500,000 Texas College Students
A proposal in the House would cut the maximum Pell Grant award by $1,500 and remove eligibility for part-time students.
Senate GOP Moves to Slash Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Budget by Half
The new attack on the CFPB comes after an earlier proposal to eliminate its entire budget violated reconciliation rules.