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State Dept Official Resigns as Biden Calls for Military Aid Boost to Israel
The Biden administration faces growing internal dissent over arms transfers to an ally committing war crimes in Gaza.
Trump Caught Off Guard by MAGA Lawyer Sidney Powell’s Guilty Plea
Powell’s “sweetheart deal” is raising concerns that she’ll testify against the former president.
Major European News App Told Its Workers to Suppress Gaza Deaths, Report Finds
Employees were reportedly told not to publish headlines that could be “misconstrued” as pro-Palestinian.
Jim Jordan’s Pressure Campaign for Speakership Devolved into Violent Threats
One GOP lawmaker reportedly received a number of death threats after voting against Jordan for speaker of the House.
Former Trump Attorney Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty in Georgia Election Case
She is the second person to plead guilty and agreed to testify against other defendants, a group that includes Trump.
Top State Dept. Official Resigns Over “Immensely Disappointing” Israel Policy
“There’s no space for substantive dissent within the system on this one,” the former U.S. official said.
Trump Campaign Exploits Gag Order to Raise Money as Legal Bills Pile Up
Groups in Trump’s political network are spending millions of dollars from small donors on mounting legal costs.
Summer Lee Condemns Jim Jordan for History of Peddling Antisemitic Hate
Under Jordan, the House Judiciary GOP posted support for Kanye West after he vowed to go “death con 3” on Jewish people.
Jordan Loses Second Speaker Ballot by Wider Margin Than the First
Rep. Jim Jordan received 199 votes in the second ballot, 18 short of what he needed to become speaker.
Trump Will Appeal Gag Order Issued on Him in Federal Election Interference Case
Trump has dubiously described the gag order as being an infringement on his constitutional rights.