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Arizona AG Sues House Over Speaker Johnson’s Refusal to Swear In Grijalva
Johnson claims he's following standard precedent — one that he himself disregarded for Republicans earlier this year.
42 Million People at Risk of Losing Their Food Benefits in Days Amid Shutdown
Even if a shutdown deal were reached immediately, benefits would likely be delayed.
Hegseth Issues New Restrictions on Pentagon Communications With Congress
Hegseth’s new rules were issued the same day that the Pentagon’s dedicated press corps was effectively kicked out.
Trump Claims DOJ Owes Him $230 Million for Past Investigations of Him
Trump said the final decision on whether or not he is compensated “would have to go across my desk.”
Israeli Knesset Advances Bill to Annex West Bank as JD Vance Visits Israel
Trump has stated that he is opposed to Israeli annexation of the West Bank.
Scientists Call Appointment of JD Vance’s Friend to Top NIH Position “Cronyism”
Critics say Kyle Walsh is unqualified to head an institute that is focused on environmental chemicals and disease.
72 Dems Pen Letter Demanding Trump Admin Restore Trans History at Stonewall
“This pivotal moment would not have happened without the courage of trans activists,” the lawmakers' open letter reads.
Disabled Immigrants at Notorious California ICE Jail Report Abuse and Neglect
They face poor access to medical treatment, inadequate food and water, exposure to respiratory illnesses, and more.
DHS Spends $172M on 2 Private Jets for Noem, Officials Amid Shutdown
Making such a purchase amid a government shutdown is “completely vile,” one Democrat said.
North Carolina Republicans Pass New Gerrymandered Maps Ahead of Midterms
The new maps will dilute Democratic voting power in the Tarheel State.