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Families Sue to Block Trump’s Executive Order Barring Gender-Affirming Care
Trump cannot “withhold federal funds that have been previously authorized by Congress,” the lawsuit states.
LA Fires Didn’t Discriminate in Their Destruction — But Recovery Efforts Could
Amid rent gouging, land speculators and insurance woes, the cost of rebuilding may exceed working people’s means.
Google Drops Pledge to Not Use AI to Develop Weapons, Surveillance Technologies
One Google worker says there’s widespread employee sentiment that the company shouldn’t be in the “business of war."
Top EEOC Lawyer Fired by Trump Speaks Out on Anti-DEI Purge, Gutting of Agencies
DEI has become a bogeyman to tar efforts to enforce civil rights laws, says Karla Gilbride.
RFK Jr. Nomination Advances on Same Day Trump Pushes Anti-Vax Talking Points
The Senate Finance Committee narrowly advanced Kennedy's nomination to the full Senate by a 14-13 vote on Tuesday.
The EPA Has Suffered Decades of Attacks — But Trump’s Are the Worst Yet
Trump’s Project 2025-stoked sabotage of the Environmental Protection Agency will unleash rampant carcinogens in the US.
Palestinians Reject Trump’s Plan to Relocate Them Outside of Gaza
“When a city is destroyed, its people return to it to rebuild it; they do not leave it,” said one resident.
Progressive Groups Urge Senate Democrats to Obstruct Trump Nominee Confirmations
No Democratic senators objected to unanimous consent that allowed Pam Bondi’s confirmation process to move forward.
Sanders Slams RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Lies as Senate GOP Advances Nomination
“I cannot in good conscience vote for someone who denies and will dilute our public health protections,” Sanders said.
Musk’s “Special Employee” Status Means He Needs to Avoid Conflicts of Interest
Critics have said Musk's DOGE efforts are unconstitutional, with some comparing them to a government coup.