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Supreme Court Takes Up Case That Could Kill Consumer Finance Protection Agency
The case could threaten not only the existence of the CFPB, but also programs like Medicare.
Will the Equal Rights Amendment Finally Be Added to the US Constitution?
The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet Tuesday to discuss a joint resolution to finally affirm the amendment.
Former Watergate Prosecutor: Trump Should Have Been Charged Upon Exiting Office
Trump could potentially face charges in multiple investigations at the state and federal levels.
Russian War Crimes Have Hardened Ukrainians Against Peace Talks, Activist Says
A Kyiv-based activist says Russia's mass attacks on civilians have bolstered many Ukrainians' resolve to keep fighting.
Exposure to Chevron’s “Climate-Friendly” Fuel May Pose Severe Risk of Cancer
The risk is 250,000 times greater than the level considered acceptable by the EPA division that approves new chemicals.
Millions Face Financial Disaster If Supreme Court Ends Student Debt Relief
The warning comes from a new report released ahead of Tuesday's oral arguments in two student loan-related cases.
Rail Workers Demand “Immediate Action” From Lawmakers to Rein In Rail Industry
Workers say preventing future crashes like the one in East Palestine could be simple, if lawmakers choose to act.
Media Orgs Demand McCarthy Hand Over Jan. 6 Footage He Gave to Tucker Carlson
News organizations expressed concern that Carlson would use the tapes to push an “ideologically-based narrative.”
Human Rights Groups Condemn Settler Pogrom Against Palestinians in West Bank
Israeli settlers’ violent attacks Sunday constituted a “pogrom” sanctioned by the far right government, said B’Tselem.
Voter Suppression Laws Are Targeting Youth — But They Are Fighting Back
Youth voting blocs are so powerful that most schools have enough students to easily tip an election in key states.