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As Trump Floats Gas Tax Holiday, Experts Say Ending Iran War Is Best Option
Gas prices have increased by 54 percent in the US since the start of the war in Iran.
Republicans Push “Waste and Fraud” Narrative Again to Gut the Social Safety Net
The real fraud is gutting SNAP, Medicaid, and other programs to fund a war the public overwhelmingly opposes.
Trump’s 1-Hour Posting Frenzy Fuels Questions About His Mental Fitness
Trump’s posts included unfounded conspiracy theories, including the false claim that Obama attempted a coup against him.
Trump’s Justice Department Subpoenas News Outlets Over Iran War Coverage
Trump has said media outlets who circulate what he baselessly calls “false information” should be charged with treason.
State Dept. Revoking Passports Over Unpaid Child Support in Revival of 1996 Law
The State Department’s move comes as the Trump administration has enacted drastic welfare cuts.
CREW Files Ethics Complaint Against Sean Duffy’s Reality Show Road Trip
The trip is being financed by several companies the department Sean Duffy oversees is meant to regulate.
Far Right Pastor Says Trump “Has a Better Understanding” of Bible Than Pope Leo
Trump celebrated a golden statue of himself this weekend, prompting comparisons to the biblical "golden calf.”
Campaign to Overturn Illinois Anti-BDS Law Picks Up Steam
The effort could serve as a model for activists in other states seeking to challenge laws banning boycotts of Israel.
Trump Suggests He’ll “PACK THE COURT” in Rant Against Justices He Appointed
Trump decried the court's recent ruling on his tariffs, and a pending ruling on birthright citizenship.
Fed Judge Rules DOGE Illegally and “Blatantly” Used DEI Terms to Cut Grants
DOGE cut over 1,400 humanities grants, amounting to around $100 million, in the spring of 2025.