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As Cities Try to Regulate Data Centers, More States Work to Block Their Efforts
At least 9 states have considered bills to curb local control of data centers and AI over the last 2 years.
DOJ Says IRS Is “Forever Barred” From Investigating Trump Family Tax Returns
The Justice Department memo was signed by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who is Trump’s former personal attorney.
After Months of Failed Votes, Senate Finally Advances Iran War Powers Resolution
Sen. Bill Cassidy voted in favor of the resolution days after losing his primary race to a Trump-endorsed candidate.
Gaza Reconstruction Is Hindered as Israel Restricts Aid and Building Materials
“The children ask me when we will return to a proper home, and I have no answer,” said one displaced resident.
Blanche Says Trump “Slush Fund” Payouts Could Include Jan. 6 Participants
Among those who could be eligible for payouts are members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.
Trump Adviser Loomer Peddles Falsehoods About San Diego Mosque Shooting Victims
Loomer also called for the deportation of “every Muslim in America” following the shooting.
Democrats Decry Trump’s $1.8 Billion “Slush Fund to Reward His Own Allies”
Sen. Chuck Schumer called the plan “one of the most depraved” uses by Trump of the Justice Department.
Trump Admin’s “Rededicate 250” Event Panned as Christian Nationalist Gathering
Instead of appearing in person at the event he widely promoted, the president reportedly spent the day golfing.
Gutting Voting Rights Act Is Just First Step in Far Right Plan to End Democracy
Curbing access to the ballot brings us closer to the far right's techno-feudalist dream of a "Dark Enlightenment.”
Trump Bought Stock in Drugmaker Whom It Then Boosted Through Policy
The president made trades in Eli Lilly early this year while making decisions benefiting the drugmaker’s GLP-1 business.