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Johnson: US Must Wage War With Iran Because of Its “Misguided Religion”
Johnson, Rubio, and Hegseth have made openly Islamophobic comments in remarks advocating for the war.
Noem Misled Congress About Top Aide’s Role in Homeland Security Contracts
Internal DHS records and interviews with agency staffers contradict Noem’s claim about Corey Lewandowski’s role.
Noem Refuses to Apologize to Alex Pretti’s Parents During Heated Senate Hearing
Noem smeared both Pretti and Renee Nicole Good as “domestic terrorists” in the wake of their killings by federal agents.
Department of Justice Drops Defense of Trump’s Orders Punishing Law Firms
While some firms caved to Trump’s demands, a handful were vindicated with quick legal victories.
Calls for Regulation Grow as Polymarket Bets on Iran War Top $529 Million
“People around Trump are profiting off war and death," one lawmaker said.
Venezuela’s Leaders May Be Opening the Nation to Privatization at Gunpoint
The US-backed reforms to Venezuela’s oil industry will “severely affect the sovereignty of the country,” critics said.
For the First Time, More Americans Sympathize With Palestinians Than Israelis
This is a huge change from recent decades, when sympathy for Israelis had, at times, a 50-point lead.
Once a Niche Topic in Federal Lobbying, AI Is Now a Major Area of Focus
Both legacy military contractors and an influx of startups are making the technology a core focus of their efforts.
DHS Assault Victim Aliya Rahman Arrested at State of the Union Address
“I was arrested for standing up,” says Rahman, who was removed from the chamber Tuesday and spent several hours in jail.
Trump Uses State of the Union Address to Falsely Declare Economy Is “Roaring”
Ignoring the economic reality of most Americans is an incredible gamble for the president.