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Democratic Senators Ask DOJ If Facial Recognition Tech Violates Civil Rights Act
“We are deeply concerned that facial recognition technology may reinforce racial bias,” the letter to the DOJ reads.
DeSantis Vows to Veto GOP Bill to Pay Trump’s Legal Fees With Taxpayer Money
The bill was filed earlier this month by Sen. Ileana Garcia and would allow Florida to give Trump up to $5 million.
Idaho GOP Lawmaker Aims to Remove Rape and Incest Exceptions to Abortion Law
Polling indicates that Idaho residents want abortion rights expanded, not further restricted.
21 Israeli Soldiers Killed After IDF-Planted Mines in 2 Gaza Buildings Detonate
The IDF used mines to blow up a university in northern Gaza last week, drawing international outrage.
Sanders Unveils Bill to Tax Corporations Paying CEOs 50 Times More Than Workers
In 2022, the top 350 U.S. firms had an average CEO to worker pay ratio of 345 to 1.
Super PAC Drops $500,000 to Swing Independent Voters to Haley in New Hampshire
Pro-Haley groups have spent more than $74.6 million supporting her and $35.3 million attacking her Republican rivals.
Nikki Haley Marks “Roe” Anniversary by Saying She’d Sign Nationwide Abortion Ban
Polling shows a majority of Americans disagree with Haley's views on abortion rights.
Second-Largest Union in US Calls for “Immediate” Ceasefire in Gaza
The statement goes a step further than some calls for a ceasefire by demanding an end to the occupation of Palestine.
Colorado Democrats Propose Bill to Limit Book Bans
The bill blocks challenges to books based on discriminatory or political reasons.
Sanders: Biden Must Stop Israel Aid After Netanyahu Vow to Nix Palestinian State
Netanyahu “has made his position clear: He will never allow a Palestinian state, ever,” Sanders emphasized.