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Legal Advocacy Groups Rebuke Trump Memo That Threatens Law Firms and Lawyers
The new directive widens Trump's war against lawyers he doesn’t like, specifically those working in immigration spaces.
Trump Demands Apology From Maine Gov. Janet Mills for Defending Trans Women
The two had a heated exchange over an executive order banning trans women and girls from playing in women's sports.
Democrats Push State-Level Voting Rights Act Protections
Bills have been introduced in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland and New Jersey this session.
Trump’s Billionaire Commerce Secretary Threatens to Shut Down Social Security
Howard Lutnick suggested in an interview that only “fraudsters” would complain if their checks don't arrive this month.
Elon Musk Donates to GOP Lawmakers After They Back His Calls to Impeach Judges
Musk's donations could influence Republican lawmakers' decision-making on future legislation.
Trump-Targeted Law Firm Caves, Vows $40M in Legal Support to Right-Wing Causes
“This is a stain on the firm, every one of its partners, and the entire legal profession,” the founder of Democracy Docket said.
We Must Burst Our Algorithmic Bubbles and Build Together Across Difference
“We need each other, and interdependence is key to survival for human beings,” says organizer Mariame Kaba.
US and Israel Have Laid the Groundwork for War With Iran. Will Trump Set It Off?
For decades, the US political establishment has treated war with Iran as an inevitability. We must reverse course.
Millions Will Face Benefit Delays as Social Security Ends Phone Verification
The Social Security Administration will no longer allow phone verification, starting on March 31.
Customs Agents Seized More Eggs Than Fentanyl in First 2 Months of This Year
The egg seizures showcase the Trump administration’s failure to act on rising consumer costs.