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Trump Issues Sanctions on Iran, Threatens to “Obliterate” It if He’s Killed
Trump has signed an executive order to exert pressure on Iran while also trying to obtain a nuclear deal.

Report: Israel Leveled Entire Blocks in Gaza When Unable to Locate Target
The strategy was used to “compensate” for a lack of intelligence on a target, an investigation has found.

Major Unions Sue DOGE to Block Musk Labor Department “Power Grab”
DOGE’s sweep of the federal government has “already been catastrophic,” the suit says.

Gaza Is Not for Sale — No Matter What Trump Says
Trump’s absurd plan to annex Gaza will never be tolerated by Palestinians.

Here’s How Chicago Educators Are Defending Their Students From Trump’s Attacks
They’ve created resources that may be helpful to other teachers who are developing sanctuary plans to protect students.

Trump Administration Plans Criminal Investigations Into Corporate DEIA Programs
The attorney general's directive sparks concerns over the Trump administration's impact on civil rights protections.

Trump’s Move to Abolish Ed Dept. Is Part of Broader Attack on Public Schools
We are witnessing an “extremist, authoritarian power grab to dismantle public education,” says educator Jesse Hagopian.

Erasing History, Erasing Democracy: Trump’s Authoritarian Assault on Education
Trump appears bent on ridding schools of dangerous practices like critical thinking and an unsanitized study of history.

Democrats Attempt to Oppose Musk and Trump Through Bills, Subpoenas, Filibusters
Their efforts, likely doomed from the start due to GOP congressional control, come as voters demand more resistance.

15 Democratic State AGs Vow to Protect Access to Gender-Affirming Care
The joint statement comes as Trump signs an executive order targeting trans athletes in women’s sports.