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Trump Quietly Took Away a Living Wage From Thousands of Federal Workers
Companies can now illegally pay federal contractors less than the current minimum wage and face no consequences.
UN Experts: Trump Admin’s Deportations to El Salvador Violate International Law
The group of 20 human rights experts signed the statement demanding an end to the “unlawful” deportations.
Van Hollen: El Salvador Vice President Says US Paying to Imprison Abrego Garcia
Trump admitted in an interview on Tuesday that he could get the Maryland father back with a single phone call.
Watchdog Urges Congress to Investigate Trump’s Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Scheme
Not only is Trump a major crypto dealer — he is also the industry's top policy maker, The New York Times noted.
Italy Shows How Amazon Can Be Forced to Bargain: Shut Down Its Distribution
Amazon is huge and powerful, but Italian workers have shown it can be forced to negotiate. Could US workers do the same?
Judge Blocks Nevada Parental Notification Law for Minors Seeking Abortions
The law “cannot create a healthy home environment where one doesn't already exist,” an abortion advocacy group noted.
How Trump 2.0 Overturned Years of Climate Progress in 100 Days
From regulatory rollbacks to coal resurgence, here are some of Trump’s most consequential actions since January 20.
Activist Mohsen Mahdawi Freed From Prison After Judge Orders His Release
“I am saying it clear and loud to President Trump and his Cabinet: I am not afraid of you,” he said after his release.
Trump Blames Biden After Report Shows Economy Shrank in First 3 Months of 2025
Trump frequently takes credit for positive economic news but shifts blame when the economy sours.
Trump HHS Restores Title X Funds to 2 Anti-Abortion States Despite Court Rulings
The Department of Health and Human Services withheld nearly $66 million from clinics in the Title X program elsewhere.