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Supporters Celebrate Release of Palestinian Leqaa Kordia — But Fight Continues
Kordia can now return to her family after a year in ICE jail, but the Trump administration may continue to target her.
Cuba’s Electrical Grid Has Collapsed as Trump Threatens to “Take” the Island
“Sanctions are literally killing people right now,” says Cuban journalist Daniel Montero, speaking from Havana.
Fighting Cancer Has Given Me New Insights on the Anti-Fascist Challenge We Face
To resist authoritarianism, our work must be deeply relational. We must act even in uncertainty. Nurturing builds power.
New York Residents Are Fighting a Data Center Backed by a Billionaire Trump Ally
Residents in Western New York are opposing a data center backed by an Epstein-tied private equity firm.
Trump Says Rising Oil Prices “Benefit” US as Americans Struggle With Gas Costs
Gas prices have increased by more than 22 percent since the week before Trump launched the US’s war on Iran.
Speaker Johnson Defends Ogles, Fine, Amid Calls to Condemn Islamophobic Rhetoric
Johnson also peddled anti-Muslim conspiracy theories to explain why he wouldn't criticize his colleagues.
Markwayne Mullin Made Profitable Stock Purchases Days Before US Military Strikes
As a member of a key Senate committee, Mullin was privy to information regarding planned military actions.
Plurality of Americans Back Firing Multiple Trump Cabinet Members
Many members of Trump's cabinet — including Trump himself — receive low favorability ratings from Americans.
FBI Subpoenas Election Audit Records From 2020 Presidential Race in Arizona
Critics allege the Trump administration may use the materials to interfere with the 2026 midterms.
Trump Administration Quietly Moves to Strip Food Aid From Millions
The regulatory change would impact an estimated 6 million low-income Americans — including nearly 2 million children.