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Hundreds of Protesters Demanding Ceasefire Shut Down California Capitol
The state Assembly canceled its session for the day as about 500 Palestinian rights defenders disrupted the proceedings.

Biden Appointee Resigns Over Administration’s Response to Gaza Assault
Tariq Habash is the second administration official to resign over Biden's handling of Israel's war on Gaza.

80 Percent of Global Famine Is Currently in Gaza, UN Expert Warns
“In my life, I’ve never seen anything like this in terms of severity, in terms of scale, and then in terms of speed.”

Report: Thomas May Also Be Dodging Tax Bill With Failure to Report Gifts
The likely millions of dollars worth of gifts Thomas has received may count as taxable income, a recent report found.

Biden WH Asks SCOTUS to Allow Fed Removal of Texas’s Razor Wire at Border
A lower court's injunction is currently blocking federal agents from removing the razor wire.

Ohio House Ends Vacation Early to Challenge Governor Veto of Anti-Trans Law
“Ultimately, I believe this is about protecting human life,” Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said in his veto statement.

Sanders: “No More US Funding” for Israel as It Wages “Illegal” Assault on Gaza
The senator is calling on Congress to reject a bill to send $10 billion in military funding to Israel.

Critics Slam US Officials for Decrying Displacement in Gaza While Arming Israel
The State Department said it “rejects” suggestions that Gaza's Palestinian population should be permanently evicted.

Far Right Appeals Court Rules Against Fed Protections for Emergency Abortions
The ruling bars the Biden administration from applying a federal law on emergency health care to abortions.

Trump Appeals His Removal From Maine’s Primary Ballot
The battle in Maine comes as the Supreme Court considers whether to hear a challenge to Trump's eligibility in Colorado.