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J.D. Vance Met With German Neo-Nazi Party Leader Alice Weidel
Vance also gave a speech in Munich, hypocritically scolding Europe's leaders for many actions Trump has engaged in.
Acting Social Security Commissioner Resigns Amid Pressure From “DOGE”
“There is no way to overstate how serious a breach this is,” one critic of “DOGE's” work said.
Princeton Students Behind Gaza Solidarity Encampment Head to Trial
Despite intimidation from the university, the activists are defending their right to protest for Palestinian liberation.
Trump Openly Suggests on Social Media He’s Above the Law, Raising Alarm
It’s the latest brazen signal that he doesn't recognize limits on his authority to impose his far right agenda.
Tribal Organizations Say Trump’s Mass Layoffs Have Life-or-Death Consequences
Opposition mounts to the layoff of thousands of workers in health, education and other key tribal programs and agencies.
“DOGE” Government Website Was Temporarily Alterable by Pretty Much Anyone
Elon Musk has made numerous unverified and false claims that his DOGE project has unearthed “fraud.”
Prosecutors Resign Over Trump Ordering DOJ to Drop Case Against NYC Mayor
The DOJ had ordered the case against Mayor Eric Adams to be dropped following weeks of his cozying up to Trump.
House GOP Advances Budget With Over $1T in Cuts to Medicaid and Food Stamps
House Republicans blocked amendments that would’ve protected Medicaid and federal nutrition benefits from the deep cuts.
This Valentine’s Day, Let’s Ditch Romance Myths and Seek Collective Liberation
In this frightening time, let’s dedicate ourselves to true love and liberation, caring for each other and the world.
Senate Confirms Vaccine Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Lead HHS
Kennedy has peddled disinformation on vaccines, drinking water, Medicaid, and other health-related issues.