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VP and Second Lady Visit Greenland, Pushing US Takeover Against Local Backlash
The visit came a day after Donald Trump said his administration will “go as far as we have to go” to acquire the island.
Indian Government’s Attacks on Nonprofits May Portend What Lies Ahead in US
Indian nonprofits have had their work obstructed thanks to restrictions on foreign donations. Could the US follow suit?
Movement in Opposition to “DOGE” Plans Day of Protests Outside Tesla Showrooms
A Global Day of Action on March 29 has been sparked by Elon Musk's efforts to gut federal programs and agencies.
Ilhan Omar Is Reportedly Drafting Impeachment Articles Over Signalgate
Three-quarters of Americans are troubled by the administration's use of Signal to discuss military plans, polling shows.
Basic Reforms to New York’s Legal Code Are at Risk as Democrats Lurch Rightward
In 2019, New York made it easier for defendants to learn about information used against them. That could now be revoked.
Vice President and Second Lady Plan Visit to US Military Base in Greenland
The US delegation’s visit to Greenland comes as Trump’s push to annex the island has angered many Greenlanders.
Trump Is Open to Idea of Compensating Jan. 6 Loyalists That Attacked the Capitol
Trump said there is “a lot of talk” regarding potential financial compensation for the Capitol attackers.
Dark Money Is Fueling Efforts to Kill Consumer Protections at Supreme Court
Groups tied to conservative legal activist Leonard Leo have filed legal briefs pushing to further gut regulatory power.
House Republicans Advance Bill Backing Trump- and Musk-Led Destruction
Critics say the bill would accelerate their plan of gutting Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security, among other things.
Mike Johnson Suggests Eliminating Federal Courts After Trump Rulings Blocked
“We can eliminate an entire district court,” Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters.