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Supreme Court Delivers Anti-Democracy Win to Trump in Immunity Case
The Supreme Court had delayed any pre-trial actions in Trump's election subversion case by more than 100 days.
SCOTUS Overturns “Chevron” Deference, Sparking Massive Transfer of Power to Courts
This decision could lead to the erosion of federal regulations in health, environment, food safety, labor, and more.
Critics Decry SCOTUS Ruling in SEC Case as Victory for the Wealthy and Powerful
Watchdogs warn the decision could have implications that extend beyond the Securities and Exchange Commission.
“Genocide Denial”: House Votes to Bar State Dept. From Citing Gaza Death Toll
“My colleagues don’t even want to acknowledge that Palestinians exist … not even when they’re dead,” said Rashida Tlaib.
Kenyan Protesters Call to Dissolve Parliament and Hold New Elections
Many in the movement have been “abducted” during the police crackdown on demonstrations, says a Nairobi-based activist.
Sanders: AIPAC’s Triumph Over Bowman Shows Need to Overturn “Citizens United”
“Big Money buys politicians who will do their bidding, and the results are clear,” the senator said.
Critics Slam Supreme Court Ruling as a Weakening of Public Corruption Laws
Ruling 6-3 along ideological lines, the court overturned the bribery convictions of a former Indiana mayor.
Jamaal Bowman Loses Primary After AIPAC Poured Record $14.5M Into Race
AIPAC, Israel’s largest US lobbying group, made this race the most expensive House primary in history.
Charter School Status for Religious School Is Unconstitutional, OK Court Rules
Allowing a religious school to use taxpayer funds as a charter school would create “a slippery slope,” the court found.
Nobel Prize Winners Warn That US and Global Economy Would Worsen Under Trump
Donald Trump will “reignite” high inflation, the economists said, based on a review of his policies.