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Trump Was Golfing and Unreachable for 3 Hours After Sharing “White Power” Tweet
The inability of the White House to reach Trump over the tweet brought about national security concerns from critics.
Trump to Black Americans: “You Have to Learn” About “Your History”
The president threatened last week to sign an executive order punishing “anarchists” who destroy statues with jail time.
60+ Groups Demand Senate Pass Amendment to Slash Pentagon Budget by $74 Billion
The amendment would redirect the $74 billion in savings toward funding health care, education, jobs and housing.
In US and Canada, Migrants Caring for COVID Patients Lack Basic Protections
Calls are growing to grant permanent status to immigrants risking their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Law Enforcement PACs Give Millions to the Politicians Who Set Their Budgets
Police groups have donated almost $15 million to state and local elected officials since 2015.
Trump’s “Hateful Conduct” Gets Him Kicked Off Yet Another Social Media Site
The social media website Twitch has temporarily suspended Trump’s account over racist comments about immigrants.
Justice Roberts Joins Liberal Wing to Block Louisiana’s Restrictive Abortion Law
The 5-4 decision overturned a 2014 law that would have allowed only one abortion clinic to remain open in Louisiana.
Iran Issues Arrest Warrant for Trump Over Suleimani Assassination
Suleimani's January killing by a U.S. drone strike was condemned at the time as a violation of international law.
Trump Shares Video of Couple Pointing Semi-Automatic Weapon at Protesters
It's the second video in as many days showing Trump's apparent support of violence against protesters.
116 California DNC Delegates Demand Pelosi Hold Floor Vote on Medicare for All
Pelosi and other Democratic leaders have thus far only offered patchwork and expensive solutions amid COVID-19.