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CAIR Calls for Protection of Reps. Tlaib and Omar After Florida Sen. Randy Fine’s Threats
The Council on American-Islamic Relations calls for investigations after Florida Sen. Randy Fine's threatening remarks.
Biden Approves New $680 Million Arms Sale to Israel, Despite Lebanon Ceasefire
The sale is moving along despite the beginning of a ceasefire between the Israeli military and Hezbollah this week.
Israel Fired on Journalists in Lebanon Just Hours After Ceasefire Began
Israel’s attack on the journalists marks the first violation of the ceasefire, a press group said.
French Foreign Ministry Says It Won’t Enforce ICC Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu
This comes a day after the prime minister said France would uphold the arrest warrants for top Israeli officials.
How the Proposed Bathroom Ban on Federal Properties Could Impact Trans Folks
Experts weigh in on whether such such a ban is even legal, and if passed, how it would be enforced.
Trump Transition Can Raise Unlimited Funds From Private Donors, Per Agreement
The agreement could potentially allow donors to pay for access to Trump.
“My Pen Is My Weapon Against the Occupation”: Palestinian Writers Resist Israel
“Read Palestine Week” frames reading and learning about Palestine as acts of solidarity against Israel’s genocide.
Lawmakers Urge Biden to Take More Action on Cannabis Before Leaving Office
The president “has the opportunity to further reduce the harms of marijuana’s criminalization,” the lawmakers said.
Private Prison Contractor Sues to Block California’s Health Inspections
GEO Group aims to strike down a state law allowing local public health officials to inspect immigration jails.
Nearly 130,000 Kids Are Trapped and at Risk of Starvation in Northern Gaza
Israel’s siege has almost entirely cut them off from food, medical supplies and aid assistance.