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Tulsi Gabbard Exit Marks Fourth Woman to Leave Trump Cabinet
Resignations and firings have further narrowed diversity in Trump’s Cabinet.
The Trump Administration Is Shielding Prediction Markets
A recent report found CFTC staff were put on leave after questioning Trump-linked betting markets.
South Florida Elected Official Targets 2 Constituents Who Are JVP Activists
Jewish Voice for Peace says a city commissioner personally spent $4,000 on billboard trucks targeting local activists.
Rubio Baselessly Smears Bolivia’s Protesters as “Criminals and Drug Traffickers”
Rubio’s comments came amidst over three weeks of protest in Bolivia by Indigenous groups, peasants, and workers.
Omissions, Corrections, and Deceptions — Critics Blast the DNC’s Autopsy Report
The autopsy never once mentions the terms “Gaza” or “Palestinian,” a top issue for many voters in 2024.
House GOP Cancels Iran War Powers Vote for Second Day in a Row
The cancellation comes just after four GOP senators joined Democrats to pass a Senate war powers resolution.
Despite Trump’s Oil Blockade, Quiet Resistance of Daily Life Continues in Cuba
People who have withstood 64 years of economic blockade won’t simply raise a white flag at the latest sign of adversity.
Bipartisan Opposition Grows Against Trump’s $1.8 Billion Slush Fund
Trump's slush fund has “glaring constitutional defects,” said Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland.
Tennessee Man Jailed for Sharing Charlie Kirk Meme Receives $835K Settlement
Larry Bushart missed the birth of his granddaughter and lost his job as a result of his 37 days in jail.
Trump Demands Firing of Parliamentarian Over Disagreement on Ballroom Funding
Elizabeth MacDonough has served as Senate parliamentarian since 2012, presiding over Democratic and Republican terms.