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Zohran Mamdani Wins Decisive Victory in NYC, Triumphing Over Billionaire Onslaught
Mamdani's win is a historic victory for the left over a powerful, moneyed coalition of forces that aimed to defeat him.
Top DOJ Lawyer Claims Trump Doesn’t Need Congressional Approval for Boat Strikes
A DOJ lawyer told Congress that the strikes — which Trump says are in “self-defense” — don’t put troops in harm’s way.
DOT Secretary Duffy Threatens to Close Airspace Amid Ongoing Shutdown Standoff
“You may see us close certain parts of the airspace” if the shutdown continues into next week, Duffy warned.
From the Coasts to Rust Belt, Progressive Candidates Take On Dem Establishment
“What is being pushed by the corporate wing of the party is increasingly unattractive to voters,” said an organizer.
Trump Demands Filibuster’s End, Claiming It Will Help GOP Win Midterms
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has indicated that GOP leadership doesn’t have the votes needed to abolish the rule.
New Report Warns Fossil Fuel Expansion Is Accelerating Far Beyond Global Limits
As global leaders prepare to convene in Brazil for COP30, experts say the industry is “racing toward climate breakdown."
After Decades of Resistance, a West Bank Village Faces Israeli Demolition Orders
The Palestinian community of Umm al-Khair has called for international support in their struggle to stay on their land.
Trump Appears Ready to Defy Court Order, Withhold SNAP Funds Until Dems Budge
“There is no excuse that justifies” not utilizing “every resource available” to fund SNAP, one critic said.
Judge Pauses Annual Fees Imposed on Asylum Seekers by “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Under Trump's budget, the US became one among very few countries that impose fees on asylum seekers.
Trump Says ICE Hasn’t “Gone Far Enough” in Its Violent Enforcement Methods
A majority of Americans in a new poll think ICE has been “too tough” in trying to enforce Trump's immigration policies.