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Trump May Be Drawing Down Iran War, But He’s Demanding Billions More for Bombs
The GOP is souring on Trump’s $1.5 trillion military budget as the president pushes for yet another reconciliation bill.
Choice to Keep Coal Plants Open Will Cost Some Coloradans Their Lives
Across the nation, coal power has received a lifeline from the Trump administration and state officials.
UN Expert Calls for Global Condemnation After 3 More Killed in Trump Boat Strike
The total death toll of the administration’s illegal boat bombing operation is now at least 211 people.
US-Iran Talks Delayed After Israeli Bombardment of Lebanon Kills at Least 18
The US and Iranian delegations both delayed plans to travel to Switzerland for the opening round of negotiations.
Far Right Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir to Attend UNCops Conference in NYC in July
Ben-Gvir has a long history of hostility toward the UN, including smearing UN staff as “terrorist supporters.”
Trump Administration Attempts to Stop Reparations to Black Community in Illinois
The motion is an “attack on the revived hope that Black communities have felt” from the program, said its architect.
Police Tear Gas Protesters After Killing 1-Year-Old in Mississippi
“We cannot accept a world where an alleged shoplifting call ends with a child dead,” said civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
New Poll Finds Most Americans Back Adopting Popular Vote to Select President
Americans back abolishing the Electoral College by a 2 to 1 margin, the survey shows.
Trump Dismisses Question on Holding Officials Accountable for Iran School Strike
“You're talking about a long time ago,” Trump said about the strike that occurred on February 28.
Trump Administration Shifts Pregnancy-Prevention Program to Promote Childbearing
Title X, which was signed into law in 1970, has prevented almost 20 million unintended pregnancies.