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Wisconsin Commission Finds Musk Likely Broke Law in Handing Out Checks to Voters
Musk gave three voters million-dollar checks, encouraging them to vote in the 2025 state Supreme Court election.
Senators Block Pentagon Bill Over Iran War and US-Israeli Military Integration
The Trump administration’s broader proposal requests nearly $1.5 trillion in total military-related spending for 2027.
New Lawsuit Challenges “Public-Private Conspiracy” Against Palestine Solidarity
Mahmoud Khalil says the suit against US officials and pro-Israel groups is “about far more than what was done to” him.
Jeffries Says He’s Voting Against Measure to Cut Aid to Israel by $3.3 Billion
The Democratic leader claimed there are “more decisive ways” to achieve change with regard to Netanyahu.
Trump Will Address Supposed Election Interference Claims in Primetime Speech
The president has maintained for years that his 2020 election loss was due to fraud, without any demonstrable proof.
Marco Rubio Threatens to “Teach” the ICC the “Full Meaning of American Resolve”
The secretary of state announced what he characterized as a “campaign to dismantle” the International Criminal Court.
McConnell’s Been on Sick Leave for a Month. US Workers Aren’t Guaranteed a Day.
The US is the only wealthy country in the world that does not guarantee paid sick leave for workers.
US Plans Embassy in Jerusalem on Land Stolen From Palestinian Families
Scholar Rashid Khalidi, who belongs to a family that has claims to the land, discusses why the embassy is illegal.
Judge Won’t Bar Olympian David Hearn From Reflecting Pool During Trial
The White House is charging David Hearn with felony-level destruction of property for reaching his hand into the pool.
Mamdani Unveils New Rule to Crack Down on Junk Fees and Subscription Scams
Advocates say the move, a part of the mayor's affordability agenda, will save New Yorkers up to $162.5 million annually.