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Democrats Reject Resolution Condemning AIPAC Money in Primaries
“Democrats chose genocide over winning in 2024,” one Palestinian rights advocate said. "When does this stop?”
California’s $20 Fast Food Wage Hike Didn’t Kill Jobs, New Study Finds
The data-driven study pushes back against multiple industry-backed reports that cast a grim light on the higher wage.
Democratic Lawmakers Find Immigrants Stuffed “Like Sardines” in Arizona ICE Jail
“I’ve never experienced anything like this in my entire life,” Rep. Adelita Grijalva said during a visit to the jail.
Melania Trump’s Speech Denying Epstein Links Renews Attention to the Scandal
It was unclear whether the president had prior knowledge of Melania Trump's plans to speak on the subject.
The Average US Taxpayer Spent $4,049 on War and Weapons Last Year
For 50 days out of a year, an average U.S. worker’s income taxes were wholly paid toward militarism.
Trump Reportedly Agreed to Include Lebanon in Ceasefire But Lied About It Anyway
The death toll from Israel’s massive, 10-minute blitz on Lebanon on Wednesday has surpassed 300 people.
CDC Head Blocks Release of Findings Showing Strong COVID Vax Effectiveness
The report detailed how adults receiving COVID-19 vaccines saw hospitalization rates drop by 55 percent.
Pentagon Reportedly Threatened First American Pope for Criticizing Trump
The pope is not likely to visit the US under Trump’s presidency due to the threat, reports said.
Republicans Block Democrats’ Pro Forma Session Effort to End Trump’s War in Iran
“The threats of total annihilation” by Trump against Iran “were beyond the pale,” Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland said.
Democrats Are Facing New Political Litmus Test: Military Aid to Israel
A new Pew poll shows that 60 percent of US adults have an unfavorable view of Israel, up from 53 percent last year.