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Republican Kicks Barbara Lee Out of Hearing on Cuba Over Pro-Diplomacy Views
“You are doing exactly what you say the Cuban government is,” Lee said.
Israel Has Killed Over 119 Palestinian Journalists Since Start of Gaza Siege
“[There is an] apparent pattern of targeting of journalists…by the Israeli military,” a press advocacy group said.
Biden Admits Yemen Airstrikes Aren’t “Working” But Vows to Continue Them Anyway
“Well, when you say ‘working,’ are they stopping the Houthis? No. Are they going to continue? Yes,” he said.
Some House Democrats Reportedly Seeking Ouster of Biden’s Middle East Adviser
Brett McGurk has exerted significant influence over the administration's handling of Israel's assault on Gaza.
Montana AG Blocks Abortion Rights Ballot Initiative From Moving Forward
The measure would enshrine abortion rights in the Montana state constitution.
Only 16 Partially Functioning Health Facilities Remain in Gaza Amid Mass Trauma
Every day, without exception, there were multiple mass casualty incidents at Al-Aqsa Hospital, says Dr. James Smith.
Nearly 180 Republicans File Amicus Brief Urging SCOTUS to Deem Trump Eligible
The amicus brief from Republicans wrongly claims that Trump “quickly” called for peace and disbandment on January 6.
Columbia University Could See a Tuition Strike If It Doesn’t Divest From Israel
If organizers can confirm 1,000 strikers, they will call for an official strike before the spring 2024 tuition deadline.
House GOP Committee Advances Bill Targeting Social Security and Medicare
Republicans signaled their intention to attach the bill to a must-pass government funding measure.
Panama Hits Activists With Terrorism Charges Over Successful Anti-Mining Protests
Activists in Panama defeated a mining project. Now the state is criminalizing them.