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Trump’s Appointments Reflect a More Openly Hawkish Face of US Empire
In appointing Marco Rubio, Mike Waltz and Pete Hegseth to his administration, Trump emboldens volatile warmongers.
Sandy Hook Families Help Satirical News Site The Onion to Purchase InfoWars
“The death of Infowars is the justice we have long awaited and fought for,” one Sandy Hook parent said.
Trump’s Pick of Loyalist Matt Gaetz for AG Signals Intent to Weaponize DOJ
The far right congressman faced investigation for possible involvement in sex trafficking and other ethics violations.
3 Former Abu Ghraib Detainees Awarded $42 Mil in Damages Against US Contractor
“I’ve waited a long time for this day,” one of the former detainees said upon the ruling from the jury.
Democratic Governors Form Coalition to Resist “Threats of Autocracy” Under Trump
Governors Safeguarding Democracy will “catalyze collaboration across state lines,” says co-founder J.B. Pritzker.
Trump Taps Fossil Fuel Ally to Head EPA, Push Anti-Environment Agenda
Lee Zeldin has a history of opposing critical environmental protections and clean energy job investments.
Trump Announces Elon Musk Will Lead New Department Created to Gut Regulations
Musk will head the so-called Department of Government Efficiency alongside biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy.
52 House Democrats Voted for Defeated Bill Enabling Trump Assault on Nonprofits
The bill could be revived in the next Congress, which is likely to be under full Republican control.
Judge Blocks Louisiana Law Requiring the Ten Commandments in Every Classroom
One supporter of the ruling said it should send “a message to Christian Nationalists" against imposing their beliefs.
Trump Taps Corporate Lobbyist as Chief of Staff
Trump is expected to fill his Cabinet with billionaires and others with extensive corporate ties.