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A New Supreme Court Case Could Give the Wealthy Even More Political Power
A GOP court challenge could lead to the biggest erosion in campaign spending limitations since Citizens United.
Case Challenging Trump’s Deportations of Pro-Palestine Students Goes to Trial
While the case deals specifically with noncitizens, it has implications for free speech for everyone in the US.
Trump Dodges Questions on Texas Floods, National Weather Service Cuts
Several National Weather Service offices in Texas are considerably understaffed.
LA Protests Seem to Show That Courts Won’t Stand in the Way of Trump’s Agenda
Portland’s attempts in 2020 to fight back against the deployment of federal agents offers lessons about what to expect.
Critics Call Trump’s Proposed White House UFC Match Pure “Idiocracy”
UFC President and CEO Dana White has donated at least $1 million to Trump's campaign coffers.
Red States Follow DOGE’s Lead, Slashing Services to Fund Giveaways to the Rich
A handful of states are using DOGE initiatives to push ahead with cuts conservatives have been wanting for decades.
Social Security Chief Celebrates Budget Bill That Could Slash Program’s Finances
The bill will accelerate depletion of Social Security and Medicare's trust funds by a year, according to an analysis.
Republican Lawmaker Dumped Medicaid-Related Stock Before Voting to Gut Program
Elizabeth Warren said Robert Bresnahan protected his stock portfolio while ripping away health care from 17 million.
The Supreme Court Delayed a Ruling That Could Shape Voting Rights Across the US
The court’s choice to punt a key redistricting case signals trouble for the future of the Voting Rights Act.
Press Freedom Advocates Slam Paramount for Caving to Trump in $16M Settlement
“News media owners are much better off standing strong than acquiescing,” said Reporters Without Borders USA.