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Trump’s New AG Pick Lobbied for Corporate Giants and Financial Firms
Trump’s selection of Pam Bondi also prompted renewed scrutiny of her record as Florida's former attorney general.
UN Palestine Representative Issues Powerful Rebuke of US Ceasefire Veto
“Do they have the right to kill, and the only right we have is to die?” the ambassador pleaded.
House Passes Chilling “Nonprofit Killer” Bill With 15 Democrats Voting “Yes”
“A sixth grader would know this is unconstitutional,” said Rep. Jamie Raskin.
Trump’s Attorney General Pick Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration
Gaetz was one of three cabinet picks who, like Trump himself, faced accusations of sexual misconduct.
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant for Crimes Against Humanity
The court said there is “reasonable ground” to believe the Israeli leaders committed crimes against humanity in Gaza.
143 Million Americans Could Be Exposed to Toxic PFAS in Drinking Water
Trump’s reelection threatens to reverse the modest progress made on removing PFAS from tap water.
TX Republicans Introduced 32 Anti-Trans Bills on First Day of Pre-Filing Period
The bills filed target transgender people in nearly every aspect of their lives.
Senate Overwhelmingly Rejects Sanders Resolutions to Block Arms Sales to Israel
The resolutions failed despite representing only a fraction of the Biden administration’s proposed $20 billion sale.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s Plan “Could Have a Devastating Impact on Americans”
They call for the mass firing of federal employees, large-scale deregulation and spending cuts to anti-poverty programs.
Report: Biden Admin Lobbying Against Sanders Push to Block Israel Arms Deal
The administration claimed that blocking arms transfers would embolden Hamas — ignoring Israel’s genocidal slaughter.