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Trump’s Policies Show “Imperialism and Totalitarianism Go Hand in Hand”
Russian American writer M. Gessen discusses Trump’s agenda, a possible ceasefire in Russia’s war on Ukraine, and more.
No Deal Yet Between Democrats and GOP as Government Funding Deadline Approaches
Republicans would need eight Democratic senators to join them to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government.
Escalation With Panama Exposes Finance Firms’ Role in US Rivalry With China
As Trump orders the military to look at “reclaiming” the Panama Canal, companies like BlackRock stand to profit.
Trump Threatens 200 Percent Tariff on European Alcohol
“Trump is escalating the trade war he chose to unleash,” one European trade minister said.
Support for Mexico’s President Soars as She Jockeys With Trump Over Tariffs
Claudia Sheinbaum claimed a win in talks with Trump, but it came at a cost, with migrants paying much of the price.
Trump Baselessly Suggests Fired Federal Workers Were Incompetent at Their Jobs
A multiyear survey finds that those working at federal jobs tend to be among the hardest working in the country.
Imagining Change Is a Crucial Step to Achieving It Under the Trump-Musk Regime
We’ve already seen individual and small communal acts of subversion. How do we create a sustained uprising?
Over 250,000 Have Signed Petition Supporting Impeachment Investigation of Trump
“When we see these abuses of power, we have to invoke this impeachment clause,” says Free Speech for People’s president.
As Dems Mull Continuing Resolution, Sources Say Elon Musk Wants a Shutdown
A shutdown would actually make it easier for Musk's DOGE to fire more workers, one expert said.
Trump Says Tesla Dealership Attacks Should Be Called Domestic Terrorism
Trump also accused “radical left lunatics” of an “illegal and collusive” Tesla boycott as #TeslaTakedown protests surge.