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Republicans Are Using a Dangerous Loophole to Fund ICE Without Democratic Votes
The budget reconciliation process opens the door to an even stronger GOP monopoly on congressional power.
Trump’s Judicial Nominees Refuse to Say He Can’t Run for a Third Term
At a Senate Judiciary hearing, all four nominees refused to confirm the Constitution bars a third Trump presidency.
On Iran, Trump Has Backed Himself — and Much of the World — Into a Corner
The same kind of US hubris that led to the tragic wars in Vietnam and Iraq is manifesting itself with Iran today.
Trump Attacks Media, Calls Reporting on Iran War “Seditious”
Polling shows more than 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump's decision to launch a war against Iran.
Transportation Sec Claims Gas Prices Will Drop Fast, Contradicting Fed Reports
Duffy’s comments come as Trump has described complaints on affordability as a “line of bullshit.”
Warren Catches Hegseth Contradicting Himself on Alleged Military Stock Trading
Hegseth’s second day of congressional hearings was also interrupted by a protester who called him a war criminal.
New Poll Shows Americans Reject Trump’s Plans to Redesign Washington, DC
The poll also found that a plan to place Trump's name on US currency is deeply unpopular.
Admin Uses Records Policy to Jail Scientist While Being Sued for Records Abuses
The records charges are a thin veil for the administration’s continued attacks on public health, one commentator said.
Gas Prices Have Jumped 46 Percent Since Start of Iran War
Trump admitted high prices will remain for “a little while,” but his administration says they could last beyond 2027.
Releasing Full 2024 Election Autopsy Would Be “Navel Gazing,” DNC Chair Says
Reporting earlier this year found that the autopsy says that Gaza played a major role in Kamala Harris’s defeat.