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GOP House Rep Aims to Ban Incoming Trans Lawmaker From Using Women’s Restrooms
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride called the proposal a distraction to “manufacture culture wars” and avoid important issues.
More Israelis Are Refusing Deployment to Gaza. Will It Help End the Genocide?
Israeli draft resisters are refusing military conscription and deployment to Gaza, many in hopes of ending the genocide.
UnitedHealth Limiting Mental Health Coverage Puts Patients’ Treatment at Risk
Deemed illegal in three states, similar practices persist due to a patchwork of regulation.
Trump and Allies Plot Cuts to Medicaid, Food Stamps to Fund Tax Cuts for Wealthy
Polling shows that most Americans would oppose cuts to either program.
Hurricane Helene Wrecked Facility That Produces 60 Percent of US’s IV Fluids
The shortage may last months as the US expects an increase in hospitalizations due to respiratory virus season.
Biden Admin Sanctions Israeli West Bank Settlers — But Not Leaders Arming Them
Democrats previously urged Biden to sanction top Israeli officials for their backing of violence in the West Bank.
Dozens in North Gaza Dying Under Rubble as Israel Blocks Rescue Missions
Israeli forces are storming across north Gaza, killing people in front of their families or as they look for food.
House Again Moves to Pass “Nonprofit Killer” Bill Giving Trump “Unchecked Power”
The bill follows the “same playbook” as governments that “crush dissent” around the world, Oxfam warned.
Trump Picks Project 2025 Coauthor to Lead the FCC
Brendan Carr will chair the agency that regulates TV, radio and internet service providers.
Pentagon’s Budget Is Nearly $1 Trillion. It’s Now Failed 7 Audits in a Row.
Lawmakers from both parties have declined to consider Sanders's bill imposing a fine on the agency for failing an audit.