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Funding Bill Lets GOP Senators Sue for $1M Payouts Related to Jan. 6 Probe
Senators like Ron Johnson and Lindsey Graham could be granted payouts of $1 million or more under the bill.
Biden Administration Had Evidence That Israel Used Palestinians as Human Shields
Biden administration officials raised “concerns” that amounted to nothing over Israel’s actions in its final weeks.
Average US Family Is Now Paying $700 More Per Month on Basic Needs Under Trump
A report by Democrats on the congressional Joint Economic Committee blames the president's tariffs for inflation.
After 50-Day Delay, Grijalva’s First Act in Congress Is to Trigger Epstein Vote
Prior to Grijalva's swearing-in, several emails from Epstein discussing his relationship with Trump were released.
Majority of Americans Support Mamdani’s Affordability Proposals, Poll Finds
Nearly 7 in 10 respondents said they back the mayor-elect’s proposal to raise taxes on corporations and the 1 percent.
Utah Judge May Face Impeachment After Ruling GOP Maps Were Gerrymandered
Republicans have ignored a voter-backed ballot initiative that aimed to create an independent redistricting commission.
Trump Asks Israeli President to Pardon Netanyahu From Corruption Charges
This is one of numerous times that Trump has tried to intervene in Netanyahu’s trial.
Venezuela Mobilizes Military in Response to Approaching US Aircraft Carrier
The US now has about 15,000 troops in the area where tensions have escalated since the boat strikes began in September.
New State Dept Policy Allows Rejection of Visa Apps Over Common Health Issues
The new directive reinforces past US policies that targeted immigrants using racist “illness” claims.
Shutdown Deal Kills Rules to Prevent Food Contamination and Foodborne Illnesses
The gutting of these rules coincides with a huge increase in hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illnesses.