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Keir Starmer Resigns, Leaving Legacy of Persecuting Palestine Activists
“It’s hard to remember the last time that a government lost so much support and respect so quickly,” said one activist.
New Poll Finds Most Americans Back Adopting Popular Vote to Select President
Americans back abolishing the Electoral College by a 2 to 1 margin, the survey shows.
Mamdani Defends Skipping Israel Day Parade as Action Against Israeli Government
Mamdani was the first mayor in several decades to skip the annual Israel Day Parade.
Trump’s Ballroom Price Soars to $600 Million — Half of Which Taxpayers Will Fund
Recent polling indicates that Americans oppose the White House ballroom project by a 2 to 1 margin.
Artists Celebrate Removal of Trump’s Name From Kennedy Center as a Step Forward
But workers are still being fired in violation of their union contract, says the co-founder of Hands Off the Arts.
Elon Musk Celebrated Imminent Trillionaire Status by Stoking Pogroms in Belfast
Dozens of people have been burned out of their homes after Musk used X to incite anti-immigrant mobs in Ireland.
Trump Demands GOP-Controlled House Expel Dem Lawmaker Jamie Raskin
The president and his allies are also reportedly working on a resolution to “expunge” his past impeachments.
Trump Plan Would Give Political Appointees More Control Over Federal Grant Money
The rule would also prohibit distribution of federal grants to organizations that “promote anti-American values.”
The US May Not Have Troops on the Ground, But Venezuela’s Government Is Occupied
As Delcy Rodríguez capitulates to US demands, the Venezuelan left is calling for resistance.
New Billionaire Jared Kushner Is Mired in Conflicts of Interest as “Peace Envoy”
Jared Kushner, like the rest of the Trump family, uses the White House for personal enrichment.