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Poll: Approval of Socialism at Record High as Capitalist Principles Hit New Lows
Views of big business and free enterprise have declined significantly in the past decade.
Don’t Be Fooled: GOP Scuffle Over NIH Grants Doesn’t Mean Science Has Prevailed
Trump has backed down for now in his new bid to control research grants, but his tune could change after the midterms.
Democrats Demand Answers on Trump Plan to Build Data Centers on Public Lands
California Rep. Jared Huffman has accused Trump of “selling out America’s public lands to the richest corporations.”
A Radicalized Right-Wing Silicon Valley Is Shaping Trump’s AI Policies
Jacob Silverman, author of Gilded Rage, discusses the influence of billionaire tech elites.
This Group Made Tech to Protect Users’ Privacy. Trump Labeled Them Terrorists.
Trump’s war on the left is coming for anti-surveillance technology providers.
“I Am the Code” — Trump’s Demands for Ballroom Led to First Architect Quitting
With limited exceptions, federal law mandates that new federal construction projects abide by safety codes.
Critics Slam Trump Propaganda Ad Paid for by the US Government as Illegal
The White House ad is an “unmistakable [sign] you live under an authoritarian, fascist government,” said one critic.
Judge Blocks Trump’s White House Press Ban, Says Journos’ Rights Likely Violated
Reporters for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico said they were initially still denied White House access after the ruling.
Most Voters Support Impeaching Hegseth Over Iran War, Poll Finds
Recent UN reports accusing the US of war crimes specifically called out the defense secretary as bearing responsibility.
DOJ Cites “National Security” to Defend Trump’s White House Ban on News Outlets
Polling shows nearly 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump's move to block CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from covering him.