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Trump Envoy Sparks Fury for Telling Lebanese Journalists Not to Be “Animalistic”
Ambassador Tom Barrack said “animalistic” behavior is “the problem with what is happening” in the Middle East.
Trump Taps Missouri AG With History of Prosecuting Democrats to Help Run FBI
“Political opponents are going to get targeted,” warns one expert.
DNC Flamed for Rejecting Measure Backing Arms Embargo to Israel Amid Gaza Famine
One advocate slammed the vote as “standard practice for a historically unpopular Democratic leadership.”
Organizers Plan Labor Day Mass Mobilization Against Trump’s Threats to Chicago
“We’re not going to normalize fascism,” says a Chicago alderperson as Trump threatens to send troops to the city.
Judges Alarmed at Spree of Spurious Charges Amid Trump’s DC Crackdown
“We don't just charge people criminally and then say, 'Oops, my bad,'” US Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui said.
Sanders Will Rally With Maine Challenger to Susan Collins, Graham Platner
Platner condemned “endless wars” and backed universal health care in his campaign launch video.
Trump Signs Order Aimed at Ending Cashless Bail as He Arms National Guard in DC
Cashless bail allows people to walk free before trial without exorbitant and often predatory fees.
Latin American Countries and China Condemn Trump’s Threats Against Venezuela
The chorus of disapproval comes in response to Trump's deployment of US warships off the coast of Venezuela.
DNC Vote on Israel Arms Embargo May Set Democratic Party’s Course on Palestine
At its summer meeting, the Democratic National Committee will vote on 2 rival resolutions concerning Gaza.
Court Ruling Clears the Way for Hundreds of CDC Staff to Be Laid Off
“Our public health system is weaker than ever before,” said the union representing CDC workers.