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Some Democrats Slam GOP Stopgap Bill as Ploy to Advance Project 2025 Manifesto
The GOP’s legislative package narrowly cleared a procedural hurdle on Tuesday and is set for a final vote on Wednesday.
Democracy Itself Is Being Questioned Amid Genocide and Global Political Upheaval
Historian, activist and filmmaker Tariq Ali discusses Palestine, South Asian politics and developments in Europe.
Trump Calls for 25th Amendment to Be Modified — Should Vance Be Worried?
Trump’s attack on Kamala Harris could have wide-ranging implications for the role of vice president.
Poll: Trump Seen as “Too Extreme” by Most Swing State Voters
Nearly one in two voters say Trump poses a threat to the future of the country.
Protests Sweep France After Macron Names Right Wing PM Despite Election Results
Over 100,000 protested the president's attempt to undermine the victory of a left coalition in July's election.
House GOP Is Threatening Government Shutdown to Force Through a Voter ID Measure
The measure would force voters to show proof of citizenship, despite evidence that noncitizen voting is extremely rare.
Trump and Vance Offer Incoherent, Baffling Responses to Questions on Child Care
One observer called Trump's meandering response to the question “incoherent gibberish.”
Trump Says Elon Musk Would Become Government Auditor If He’s Elected President
Musk frequently promotes white nationalist viewpoints on X, the site formerly known as Twitter.
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump React to School Shooting in Georgia
Four people — two teachers and two students — were killed by a 14-year-old student of the school.
Harris Leads Trump Nationally, But the Electoral College Could Be a Spoiler
Harris and Trump are statistically tied in eight swing states, which represent 106 Electoral College votes up for grabs.