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Environmental Activists Say the FBI May Be Investigating Them
The goal is to intimidate, says an expert, but “intimidation and repression tend to actually mobilize more people.”
Massachusetts Unseals Records of Abuse of Disabled People in State Institutions
The state is baring the history of generations of disabled people and the violence many faced while institutionalized.
New Extremist “Freedom Caucuses” Are Pushing State Governments Right Across US
The State Freedom Caucus Network, funded by a shadowy array of far right donors, has a presence in 15 states so far.
DOJ Releases Epstein Files Memos Referencing Trump Sexual Assault Allegations
The documents detail four interviews in 2019 with a woman who accused Trump of sexual assault.
With Kristi Noem Out, Can a Hamstrung FEMA Rebuild — Even Under Trump?
A bipartisan group in the House is pushing a bill to extricate the agency from the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump to Host Right-Wing Leaders at Summit to Promote His “Donroe Doctrine”
Trump and Rubio may hope to win obedient allies who will defend US violations of sovereignty and international law.
Documents Expose Ties Between Trump Officials and Industries They Help Regulate
Disclosure records reveal how personal financial interests have intersected with the administration’s decision-making.
Trump Fires Noem as DHS Head, Picks Senator Who Says Babies Should Be Deported
Trump praised his replacement pick, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, as a “MAGA Warrior.”
GOP-Run Florida University Group Chat Devolved Into Racism and Talk of Violence
The chat logs are eerily similar to leaked conversations among Young Republicans last fall.
Senator Joins Police to Eject Antiwar Marine From Hearing, Breaking His Arm
Police and Sheehy tried to force the protester out of the room as he yelled, “no one wants to fight for Israel.”