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Arkansas Librarian Who Was Fired Over Refusal to Enforce Book Bans Speaks Out
“I'd rather be fired for upholding the First Amendment instead of sued for violating it,” librarian Patty Hector said.
Michael Cohen Says Trump Faces Ultimate Personal Doom: Penniless Imprisonment
Trump looked like “somebody sucked the life out of him” at his civil trial for fraud, Trump's former fixer said.
Upcoming Newsom-DeSantis Debate Is a PR Gambit for Both Governors
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will play each other’s foils in a Fox News debate this month.
Biden Is Losing Support From Muslim Voters as Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 9,000
The National Muslim Democratic Council issued an ultimatum to the White House calling on Biden to back a ceasefire.
Poll: Most Americans Oppose Speaker Mike Johnson’s Christian Nationalist Views
Voters are split on Johnson's favorability rating, mainly because most don't know enough about him to form an opinion.
500 Protesters Disrupt Train Station in Philly, Demanding Israel Ceasefire
Around 350 participants were arrested, including dozens of faith leaders, according to a press release from organizers.
Judge Threatens to Gag Trump’s Lawyers for “Misogynistic” Targeting of Law Clerk
Judge Arthur Engoron has previously issued a gag order and fined Trump twice for targeting Allison Greenfield.
12 House Dems Join GOP to Pass IRS-Gutting Israel Aid Package for Gaza Genocide
The legislation provides $14.3 billion in military aid to Israel while cutting an equal amount from IRS funding.
Biden Wants Arms Deals With Israel to Be Done in Complete Secrecy
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Josh Paul, a former top State Department official.
Citing Crimes Against Humanity, Bolivia Severs Diplomatic Relations With Israel
Meanwhile, Chile, Colombia and Jordan have recalled their ambassadors to Tel Aviv.