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Far Right Millionaire Backed by Trump Claims Presidential Victory in Colombia
Initial results show Abelardo de la Espriella, who has pledged to “disembowel the left,” winning by a razor-thin margin.
Keir Starmer Expected to Announce His Resignation as UK Prime Minister
But many on the left are skeptical that his likely replacement, Andy Burnham, will truly bring the change he promises.
Trump May Be Drawing Down Iran War, But He’s Demanding Billions More for Bombs
The GOP is souring on Trump’s $1.5 trillion military budget as the president pushes for yet another reconciliation bill.
New Poll Finds Most Americans Back Adopting Popular Vote to Select President
Americans back abolishing the Electoral College by a 2 to 1 margin, the survey shows.
Mamdani Defends Skipping Israel Day Parade as Action Against Israeli Government
Mamdani was the first mayor in several decades to skip the annual Israel Day Parade.
Trump’s Ballroom Price Soars to $600 Million — Half of Which Taxpayers Will Fund
Recent polling indicates that Americans oppose the White House ballroom project by a 2 to 1 margin.
Artists Celebrate Removal of Trump’s Name From Kennedy Center as a Step Forward
But workers are still being fired in violation of their union contract, says the co-founder of Hands Off the Arts.
Elon Musk Celebrated Imminent Trillionaire Status by Stoking Pogroms in Belfast
Dozens of people have been burned out of their homes after Musk used X to incite anti-immigrant mobs in Ireland.
The EPA Illegally Terminated Climate Justice Grants, a Federal Judge Rules
But the judge didn’t order the program’s resumption and denied a request to extend the deadline for awarding grants.
DOJ Approves Another Merger Amid Fears Trump Allies Will Tighten Grip on Media
Free press advocate Craig Aaron explains the stakes of billionaire-owned Paramount potentially acquiring Warner Bros.