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Lawmakers Urge Chief Justice Roberts to Probe Clarence Thomas’s Secret Trips
Calls mount for Thomas to be investigated after accepting millions in undisclosed gifts from billionaire Harlan Crow.
New Israeli National Guard Poised to Target Palestinian Citizens of Israel
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has openly celebrated anti-Palestinian massacres, wants control of the “private militia.”
Texas Judge’s Ruling Puts No-Cost Preventive Health Services in Jeopardy
The impact of a recent federal ruling on the Affordable Care Act is hard to parse. Here are the key issues to watch.
Federal Judge in Texas Rules to Restrict Access to Medication Abortion
The ruling by Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who has deep anti-abortion ties, will likely be reviewed by the Supreme Court.
12-Year-Old Trans Girl in WV Allowed to Keep Playing Sports, Supreme Court Says
The ruling comes as around 20 states have implemented similar bans on trans student athletes across the country.
North Dakota Republicans Vote to Boost Own Meals After Nixing Free School Meals
One Republican who voted to expand his own meals said last week that child hunger isn’t the responsibility of the state.
Florida School District Bans Graphic Novel Version of Anne Frank’s Diary
The right-wing group that requested the ban plans to seek the removal of around 250 additional titles in the district.
GOP Donor Funding Thomas Also Funded Conservative Democrats’ 2021 Revolt
Crow maxed out giving to nearly every member of the House group, the Unbreakable Nine, that killed Democrats’ 2021 bill.
NJ Gov Signs Order Making State a Haven for Trans Kids Seeking Health Care
“I cannot possibly overstate the importance of this action,” said a NJ activist who is mother to a trans child.
IRS Vows to Renew Pursuit of Wealthy Tax Dodgers
With $80 billion in new funding, the agency aims to ramp up audits of wealthy individuals and large corporations.