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Government Assistance for Affordable Housing Is Enriching Private Equity Firms
Critics say Trump’s pick for top housing regulator has private equity interests that are at odds with reform efforts.
House Republicans — Joined by 10 Dems — Vote to Censure Rep. Al Green
“I’m willing to suffer whatever punishment is available to me,” Green said earlier this week.
LGBTQ Advocates Condemn Newsom’s Anti-Trans Stance on Sports
“By ignoring science … he has alienated his base that deeply care about LGBTQ rights,” said researcher Allison Chapman.
Trump Threatens “Hell” to All Palestinians in Gaza Over Captive Release Deal
Hamas said Trump’s threat is yet another way for Israeli officials to avoid ceasefire and captive release talks.
Texas and Florida Are Canary in Coal Mine of Schools Run by Uncertified Teachers
Public schools face teacher shortages. Some states are lowering qualifications as educators leave the poorly paid field.
CBO Report Confirms Deep Cuts to Medicaid Are Required for House GOP Resolution
The analysis confirms that “Republicans are lying about their budget," said Rep. Brendan Boyle.
Israel Detains 14-Year-Old Palestinian Boy From West Bank Without Charges
A children’s rights group said that this is the youngest person Israel has held without charges on record.
Trump’s DOJ Moves to Dismiss Idaho Emergency Abortion Case
Dismissing the case “will leave the health and lives of pregnant Idahoans hanging in the balance,” said an ACLU officer.
UN Food Agency Says It Has 2 Weeks of Food Left in Gaza Amid Israeli Blockade
A UN official has said that the renewed blockade is yet another “escalation of Israel’s genocidal campaign.”
Bill Would Let Missourians Give to Anti-Abortion Centers Instead of Paying Taxes
Missouri is among the national leaders in per capita spending on such centers, even before tax credits are factored in.