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Trump May Invoke Insurrection Act to Override Courts That Block His National Guard Orders
“If I had to enact it, I’d do it,” Trump told reporters on Monday.
Nearly 10K Palestinians Reported Missing by Families in Gaza, Officials Say
This includes 6,000 people believed to be buried under the rubble, though the true count is likely far higher.
Workers’ Wages Continue to Be Garnished to Pay Off Medical Debt
This aggressive collection practice is widespread even in a state considered to have strong consumer protections.
6 Former Surgeons General Say RFK Jr. Is Endangering the Health of the Nation
The bipartisan group of surgeons general included Democratic and Republican appointees dating back to the early 1990s.
Channeling Project 2025 Playbook, Trump Admin Weighs Privatizing Student Loans
Critics have warned that privatization will put even more borrowers in precarious situations.
Report: US Spent Over $30B Backing Israel, Regional Wars in 2 Years of Genocide
This is just the “tip of the iceberg,” Costs of War noted, as many other other transfers haven’t been disclosed.
White House Plan Could Eliminate Age as Factor for Social Security Eligibility
Sources say the changes to Social Security are “a priority” for Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought.
Attorney Says Video Undercuts DHS Account of Border Patrol Shooting in Chicago
An agent shot a woman after federal officers accused her of driving toward them in the Brighton Park neighborhood.
Will SCOTUS Greenlight Conversion Therapy Even Though the UN Calls It “Torture”?
The outcome of “Chiles v. Salazar” could have major implications for conversion therapy bans across the country.
Illinois Lawsuit Seeks to Block Trump’s Deployment of National Guard to Chicago
Americans “should not live under the threat of occupation by the United States military," the lawsuit states.