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This SCOTUS Ruling May Make It Even Easier for Campaign Donors to Sway Elections
The court just struck down decades-old limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates.
Mamdani Unveils New Rule to Crack Down on Junk Fees and Subscription Scams
Advocates say the move, a part of the mayor's affordability agenda, will save New Yorkers up to $162.5 million annually.
Labor Leaders’ Disconnect From Workers on Palestine Is Showing Up in Elections
Union leadership’s fealty to the Democratic Party puts it on the losing side of NYC’s historic primary elections.
Senators Urge Colleagues to Block NDAA Until Pro-Israel Provisions Are Debated
A provision to greatly expand the US’s military coordination with Israel was quietly added to the bill this year.
Bipartisan Housing Bill Could Speed Up New Construction After Major Disasters
Trump said he won’t sign the bill set to become law today, but Congress has enough votes to override a potential veto.
The Freedom of Information Act Is in Serious Trouble Under Trump
Delay and deferral tactics threaten accountability, transparency, and democratic processes, says a FOIA advocate.
In the Wake of Supreme Court Rulings, Trump Purges Federal Election Agency
The move leaves the Election Assistance Commission unable to act as the president seeks to reshape voting rules.
40 Epstein-Tied Billionaires Have Injected $1.6B Into US Elections, Report Finds
Over 80 percent of this spending went toward Republicans or conservative causes, a new analysis finds.
Trump’s Portfolio Has Directly Benefited From His Global Military Escalations
The president purchased up to $24.3 million in stocks from arms manufacturers and other Pentagon contractors last year.
Graham Platner Ends Senate Bid Following Slew of Sexual Assault Allegations
Platner took a divisive tone in a video announcing his decision, blaming establishment Democrats for his exit.
Beshear Demands McConnell Update Constituents on Current Health Status
Kentucky Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell has not issued a personal public statement since being hospitalized on June 14.
Trump Praises Erdoğan at NATO Summit Amid Turkey’s Crackdown on Civil Society
Trump announced he would lift US sanctions on Turkey and is considering selling the country F-35 fighter jets.
As ICE Casts Shadow Over World Cup, Organizers Focus on Keeping Communities Safe
Activists refuse to let the Trump administration stamp out the joy of soccer among immigrant communities.