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Hedge Fund Billionaires Were Democrats’ Main Bankrollers in 2018
In the 2018 midterms, Democrats benefited more than Republicans from election spending by outside groups.
Judge Orders Manning Jailed, Imposes Daily $500 Fine After 30 Days Behind Bars
Whistleblower and activist Chelsea Manning is refusing to testify before a secretive grand jury.
Asylum Seekers Are Being “Disappeared” in Private Louisiana Jails
Migrants are increasingly hard to track down amid a tangled web of private contractors and misinformation.
Israel Defense Forces Shoot 16 Palestinians at Nakba Day Protests
This comes as 1 million people in besieged Gaza face hunger.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Enters Race for 2020 Democratic Nomination
“Donald Trump must be stopped,” de Blasio says. “I've beaten him before, and I will do it again.”
What Have Top Trump Donors Been Up to Since 2016?
Trump's priorities in office have often aligned with the interests of his most coveted donors.
Just 13 Percent of Child Care Assistance Goes to Parents in School
States control who gets federally supported child care assistance and few prioritize parents pursuing education.
British General Says No Evidence of “Increased Threat” From Iran
The U.S., led by John Bolton, may be attempting to manufacture a false pretext to justify launching a war with Iran.
Omar Says Criticisms of Her and Rashida Tlaib Are Designed to Silence Muslims
The congresswoman also called attention to the unspoken ramifications of the commander-in-chief's tweets.
US Metal Sanctions Target Iran’s Working Class, Contrary to Trump Claims
The Trump administration is targeting Iran’s working class with metal sanctions to foment an uprising.