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Israel, Hamas Hostage Swap Deal Close to Completion, Reports Say
The media have described the deal as a “ceasefire,” but Israel is demanding it be allowed to continue its attacks.
GOP Is Gearing Up to Push Major Medicaid Cuts, Leaked Document Reveals
Republicans are considering several changes to roll back the Affordable Care Act and drastically cut federal funding.
We Have the Tools to Solve Homelessness — Lawmakers Refuse to Use Them
The research shows clear housing solutions — but Project 2025's prescriptions will only exacerbate the crisis.
More States Are Passing Laws Offering Vigilantes Cash to Report Targeted Groups
2025 will see proliferation of so-called bounty bills targeting trans people, librarians, abortion services and more.
Trump Sentenced by NY Court After SCOTUS Denies Effort to Block Court Hearing
Justice Juan Merchan spared Trump of jail time or fines, but rather handed him a sentence of “unconditional discharge.”
Upcoming DNC Election Will Set Democratic Party’s Course on Palestine and More
Two frontrunners in the DNC chair race say Palestinian American Rep. Ruwa Romman should have spoken at the convention.
45 Democrats Vote With GOP to Pass Bill Sanctioning ICC Over Netanyahu Warrant
“Republicans want to sanction the ICC simply because they don’t want the rules to apply to everyone,” one lawmaker said.
Alito Had Call With Trump on Same Day President-Elect Submitted Brief to SCOTUS
Critics questioned the sitting justice's claims of ignorance regarding the case's likely submission to the court.
As Worst Fire in LA History Raged, Trump Saw Tragedy as a Political Opportunity
Trump has treated the crisis like a political football. Will he also use FEMA funds as leverage over California?
A Democrat Won a NC Supreme Court Race. GOP Justices Blocked Her Certification.
Democratic Justice Allison Riggs won her race against GOP candidate Jefferson Griffin by 734 votes.