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GOP Presidential Candidates Threaten to Revoke Visas From Pro-Palestine Students
GOP candidates have also called for defunding universities that allow Palestinian solidarity protests on campus.
New House Speaker Mike Johnson Urges “Prayer” in Response to Mass Shooting
Johnson “puts the gun lobby ahead of public safety every time," one gun reform group noted.
Only 9 Democrats Vote Against Resolution Justifying Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
The resolution pledges that the U.S. will give Israel whatever assistance it needs in its current genocide.
Trump Takes the Stand, Is Fined $10K for Breaking Gag Order in Fraud Case
“Why should there not be severe sanctions for this blatant, dangerous disobeyal of a clear court order?” the judge said.
New House Speaker Mike Johnson Used to Be Top Counsel for Anti-LGBTQ Hate Group
Johnson was a leader for Alliance Defending Freedom, which wrote the abortion ban that led to the downfall of “Roe.”
New House Speaker Had Proposed Trillions in Cuts to Social Security and Medicare
As chair of the Republican Study Committee, Mike Johnson suggested slashing the programs should be Congress’s priority.
Report: Blinken Urged Qatar to Censor Al Jazeera Coverage of Gaza Genocide
The outlet has been a crucial source of on-the-ground reporting from Gaza.
Mike Johnson Named GOP’s Fourth Speaker Nominee After Tom Emmer Drops Out
Republicans have been trying — and failing — to find a candidate who can win the speakership since the start of October.
Trump’s Team Seeks Dismissal of Jack Smith’s Entire January 6 Case
Trump's lawyers argue the case criminalizes his “political speech and advocacy,” violating his First Amendment rights.
Republicans Select Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer as Speaker Designate
Some Republicans are guessing that as many as 26 of their own party members will reject Tom Emmer in a full House vote.