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Alabama Lawmaker Proposes Banning Use of “West Bank” in Government Documents
The bill is the latest in a wave of identical legislation being introduced in several states and at the federal level.
Climate Protesters Face Greater Risk of Crackdown Amid Rising Authoritarianism
A new study found that vilifying protesters in public and through the media has been key to state repression tactics.
DOJ Releases New Epstein Files With Disclaimer Attempting to Exonerate Trump
Trump is mentioned numerous times in the latest batch of documents related to the elite sex trafficker.
Trump Ally Larry Ellison Pledges $40B to Help His Son Buy CNN Parent Company
“Larry Ellison is a threat to journalism and democracy,” one critic warned of the mogul's newest media power play.
DOJ Official in Charge of Crypto Investigations Was Invested in Crypto Himself
Todd Blanche's actions violated the federal conflicts of interest law and his ethics agreement, experts said.
Document Removal, Missing Files Fuel Speculation of Epstein “Cover-Up”
“What are they protecting? The cover-up continues," said Epstein survivor Jess Michaels.
Bondi Beach Attack Is Weaponized to Suppress Palestine Solidarity in Australia
The state’s response includes sweeping new powers, intensified surveillance, and a crackdown on organizing.
Trump Confidant Alan Dershowitz Discussed Third Term Scenario With the President
Dershowitz also shared with Trump a draft of his new book, Could President Trump Constitutionally Serve a Third Term?
Official Says 11 States Open to Stopping Residents From Voting at DOJ’s Request
The DOJ’s effort “should frighten everybody across the political spectrum,” said an election expert.
US Issues New Sanctions on ICC Judges Amid Israeli War Crime Probe
“This cannot be normalized,” said Amnesty International’s Center for International Justice.