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House GOP Cancels Iran War Powers Vote for Second Day in a Row
The cancellation comes just after four GOP senators joined Democrats to pass a Senate war powers resolution.
8 House Democrats Join GOP in Vote to Defund Schools That Support Trans Youth
The vote represents the single largest Democratic crossover on a standalone anti-trans bill in recent years.
Trump Demands End to Birthright Citizenship Ahead of Supreme Court Decision
The US has had birthright citizenship since the ratification of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution in 1868.
VA Dems Are Frustrated With Spanberger’s Veto of Legislation Reining in ICE
The governor's vetoes of legislation on marijuana, higher ed, and other reforms have also upset Democratic lawmakers.
Newly Released Footage Highlights ICE’s Use of Facial Recognition Technology
The technology is used on both immigrants and “legal observers, peaceful protestors, and US citizens,” an analyst noted.
Bipartisan Opposition Grows Against Trump’s $1.8 Billion Slush Fund
Trump's slush fund has “glaring constitutional defects,” said Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland.
Corporations, Federal Agencies Are Using Seattle Police’s Surveillance Network
Amazon, Facebook, ICE, and the FBI are among the members of an intelligence-sharing network called Seattle Shield.
Hundreds Turn Out for Wisconsin High Schoolers’ Performance of Banned LGBTQ Song
The Watertown school board banned students from performing “A Mother of a Revolution” just days before the concert.
Tobacco Company Gave $5M to Trump PAC Days Before FDA OK’d Flavored Vapes
A recently filed financial report shows Reynolds Americans donated to the super PAC MAGA Inc. in April.
Tennessee Man Jailed for Sharing Charlie Kirk Meme Receives $835K Settlement
Larry Bushart missed the birth of his granddaughter and lost his job as a result of his 37 days in jail.