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GOP Demands Larger Pentagon Budget Amid Continued Push to Slash Aid Programs
Republicans are reportedly demanding even stricter work requirements than they originally proposed for SNAP recipients.

“A Death Sentence”: Climate Groups Condemn G7 Support for More Gas Investments
"G7 must stop using fossil fuels immediately — the planet is on fire," said the head of inequality policy at Oxfam.

Thousands Experience Lapses in Care as Medicaid Rules Expire
As South Dakota and North Carolina remove participants from Medicaid, the states also plan to add people to the program.

Federal Judge Blocks JetBlue, American Airlines Alliance in Antitrust Win
"Today's decision is a win for Americans who rely on competition between airlines to travel affordably."

CA Struggles to Locate Victims of Forced Sterilization for Compensation Program
At least 600 people who have been forcibly sterilized in the state are now eligible for compensation.

House Republicans Attempt to Block Poultry Regulation Opposed by GOP Megadonor
Republican megadonor Ron Cameron owns a massive poultry company that has been working to kill the regulation.

Proposed PFAS Regulations Ignore Major Source of Drinking Water Contamination
Certain "precursor" compounds can transform into per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances when subjected to right conditions.

Minnesota Democrats Pass Major Pro-Union, Guaranteed Paid Sick Leave Bill
“This bill is a big damn deal,” said state Sen. Erin Murphy.

DC Police Officer Indicted for Sharing Sensitive Jan. 6 Info With Proud Boys
Lt. Shane Lamond of the Metro Police Department had been privately communicating with the Proud Boys since 2019.

These Sisters Fight to Keep Their Community From Becoming a “Sacrifice Zone”
Jo and Joy Banner are fighting to preserve the health and history of St. John the Baptist Parish amid industry threats.