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Biden Admits Yemen Airstrikes Aren’t “Working” But Vows to Continue Them Anyway
“Well, when you say ‘working,’ are they stopping the Houthis? No. Are they going to continue? Yes,” he said.
Some House Democrats Reportedly Seeking Ouster of Biden’s Middle East Adviser
Brett McGurk has exerted significant influence over the administration's handling of Israel's assault on Gaza.
Nearly 180 Republicans File Amicus Brief Urging SCOTUS to Deem Trump Eligible
The amicus brief from Republicans wrongly claims that Trump “quickly” called for peace and disbandment on January 6.
House GOP Committee Advances Bill Targeting Social Security and Medicare
Republicans signaled their intention to attach the bill to a must-pass government funding measure.
Panama Hits Activists With Terrorism Charges Over Successful Anti-Mining Protests
Activists in Panama defeated a mining project. Now the state is criminalizing them.
Appeals Court Upholds Block of TX Law Requiring Ratings for School Library Books
“This is a good day for bookstores, readers, and free expression,” plaintiffs said in a joint statement.
Johnson to GOP Lawmakers in Louisiana: Ignore Court Order to Draw Black District
Black voters compose a majority in just one of the state’s six districts, despite making up a third of the population.
Durbin & Pressley Urge DOJ Not to Pursue Death Penalty for Buffalo Mass Shooter
In a joint statement, the lawmakers invoked President Biden's 2020 pledge to abolish use of the federal death penalty.
SCOTUS Hears Cases Aiming to Gut Ability to Set and Enforce Federal Regulations
Right-wing justices Neil Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas refused calls to recuse themselves.
Journalist: It’s “Most Dangerous Moment” for Middle East I’ve Seen in 20 Years
Military actions by various actors compound fears that Israel’s assault on Gaza is escalating into a regional war.