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Report: Trump’s Policies Would Raise Taxes — Except for the Top 5 Percent
The average middle class worker would see a $1,500 increase on their taxes if Trump's economic policies become reality.
Hit Hard by Hurricane Helene, Georgia’s Farmworkers Struggle to Get Aid
With homes destroyed and income gone, undocumented and migrant workers are overlooked when it comes to federal relief.
Former Israeli PM “Suspects” Netanyahu Wants to Drag US Into War With Iran
The remarks come amid growing concern the Israeli military could be preparing to bomb Iran’s nuclear energy facilities.
NC Newspaper Blasts Trump Over Falsehoods About Fed Response to Helene
“This is not a situation to capitalize on for political gain,” the paper said, directing its statement toward Trump.
Climate Crisis Made Ocean Heat Driving Milton Up to 800 Times More Likely
Sea surface temperatures where Milton developed “are at or above record-breaking highs,” Climate Central observed.
Report: Blinken Signed Off on Israeli Policy to Attack Humanitarian Aid Trucks
The policy was formulated as civil society in Gaza was crumbling due to Israel’s bombings and aid blockade.
Supreme Court Blocks Biden’s Emergency Abortion Care Rule in Texas
The Supreme Court’s denial of a writ of certiorari for the case did not include an explanation.
US Has Sent Record $18B in Military Aid to Israel in Past Year — at a Minimum
This staggering figure represents only part of the total amount of military assistance sent to Israel for its genocide.
Johnson Refuses to Acknowledge Legitimacy of 2020 Election in Weekend Interview
The speaker of the House coordinated dozens of Republican lawmakers to sign an amicus brief to overturn the 2020 race.
Israel Has Killed, Wounded or Rendered Missing 10 Percent of Gaza Population
Israel has killed 42,000 Palestinians and injured over 100,000 in a year — according to the most conservative counts.