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Abbott Slaps Muslim Rights Group With “Defamatory and Lawless” Terrorist Label
Governors do not have the authority to designate groups as a foreign terrorist organization.
Trump-Backed Congressional Maps in Texas Struck Down as Racial Gerrymander
The Trump administration “explicitly directed the Legislature to redistrict on race,” the court recognized.
Democrats Move to Block Trump’s “Wildly Disproportionate” Boat Strike Operation
The operation is “reminiscent of preparations for war,” lawmakers said.
Trump Tells McDonald’s Owners US Is in a “Golden Age” — the Stats Say Otherwise
Trump insisted his economy was doing wonders, despite the cost of a Big Mac and other items going up.
Saudi Prince Set to Visit White House as Trump Promises Sale of Fighter Jets
The trip comes amid reports the Trump family is engaging in private business dealings with the Saudi government.
Trump’s White House Intervened in a Federal Investigation of Andrew Tate
The intervention on behalf of the accused sex trafficker comes as Trump is under fire over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump Threatens to Move World Cup Out of Seattle Due to Mayor-Elect’s Politics
“People care less about labels than results,” Wilson has said, regarding criticism of her democratic socialist views.
UN Security Council Approves Trump’s US-Israeli “Peace Plan” for Gaza
The plan calls for an international force to govern and demilitarize Gaza with no input from Palestinians themselves.
Ben-Gvir Calls for Assassination of Palestinian Officials If Statehood Advances
Israel has a long history of assassinating Palestinian leaders.
USDA Secretary Says All SNAP Recipients Must Reapply, Dubiously Citing Fraud
“Forcing millions to reapply is a deliberate effort to shrink the program and leave families hungry,” said one lawmaker.