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Trump Abruptly Fires Librarian of Congress, Sparking Widespread Outrage
Carla Hayden is the first woman and first African American to lead the largest national library in the world.
CBO Report: Millions of Enrollees Would Be Dropped From Medicaid Under GOP Cuts
Polling consistently shows that most Americans want Medicaid funding to be increased or remain the same.
Trump Officials Pressure Nations to Approve Musk’s Starlink During Tariff Talks
Some countries have reportedly expected a better trade deal if they adopted the services of the billionaire's company.
Trump Defends Far Right AfD Party After German Intelligence Calls It “Extremist”
The Trump administration’s alliance with the racist political party signals the rise of a far right international.
House Democrats Launch Effort to Shield Medicaid and SNAP From GOP Cuts
To succeed, the petition needs the support of every member of the House Democratic caucus and at least five Republicans.
Group Sues Florida Officials Over Law Targeting Citizen-Led Ballot Initiatives
“We are filing this lawsuit because we refuse to let them silence the people of Florida,” said one plaintiff.
Poll: Democrats Pledging to Impeach Trump Could Help Their 2026 Midterm Chances
A majority of voters in the US — including 1 in 5 Republican voters — say they support impeaching Trump.
Trump Has Raised Nearly $1 Billion From His Various Cryptocurrency Schemes
Researcher Molly White lays out how the Trump family profits while directly influencing crypto policy and regulations.
Israeli Signal App Waltz Used to Archive War Discussions Reportedly Hacked
The hacker told 404 Media that the hack “wasn’t much effort at all.”
Alliance Between Far Right and Silicon Valley Gives Rise to “End Times Fascism”
We must believe in the future if we want to combat MAGA’s apocalyptic vision, says journalist Naomi Klein.