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Good Samaritans Punished for Offering Lifesaving Help to Migrants
The number of people federally charged with smuggling and harboring migrants has jumped nearly a third.
Barr “Disagreed” With Mueller on “Legal Theories” of Trump Obstruction
Discussions between DOJ officials and White House lawyers raise questions about the propriety of Barr's decisions.
Officer Attack on Teen Reignites National Debate on Cops in Schools
While many high schools nationwide lack counselors on staff, 67 percent have a police officer.
Trump Blocks US From Appointing Anyone to UN Committee on Racism
After refusing to renominate human rights lawyer Gay McDougall, the Trump administration will send no one at all.
In Anti-Choice Hands, Abortion Clinic Inspections Become a Weapon
In some cases, state health officials use clinic inspections to restrict access to abortion care.
Trump Vetoes Resolution to End US Complicity in Yemen Crisis
Congress urged to “pull out the stops” to confront Trump.
House Democrats Subpoena Deutsche Bank as Part of Trump Finance Probe
During the course of his business career, Trump has reportedly received more than $2 billion in loans from the bank.
Pelosi Says Democrats Must “Hold the Center,” Snubs AOC Wing of Party
The most powerful Democrat dismisses the new progressive members of Congress.
As Single-Payer Gains Traction, Industry Launches Attack Ads
The insurance and drug lobbies are attacking Medicare for All and pushing to keep the massively profitable ACA.
Fearing Arrest, Undocumented Immigrants Forgo Lifesaving Medical Care
One woman’s story shows the deadly impact of that fear.