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2 Republican States May Manipulate Electoral College Outcome to Favor Trump
Changes to election rules in Georgia — and potential changes in Nebraska — could benefit Donald Trump.
EPA Scientists Pressured to Downplay Harms From Chemicals During Trump Admin
A second Trump presidency could see more far-reaching interference with the agency’s scientific work under Project 2025.
Uncommitted Declines to Endorse Harris as Campaign Continues to Back Genocide
The Harris campaign has repeatedly tried to push pro-Palestine voices out of the political conversation.
House Passes Bill to Label Products From West Bank Settlements “Made in Israel”
“Let’s be clear. A vote for this bill would further support the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians,” said Rashida Tlaib.
The Right Wants Us to Submit to Nihilism. Here Is Where I’m Searching for Hope.
Right-wing forces benefit if we succumb to the idea that nothing can change and that no action makes a difference.
The Government Will Shut Down on October 1 Unless Congress Acts
“House Republicans have proven they're more interested in imposing Trump's dangerous agenda,” said Rep. Brendan Boyle.
UK Uses Terrorism Law to Silence Palestine Solidarity Activists and Journalists
Amnesty International lawyer Julia Hall says the use of the UK's Terrorism Act has escalated since October 7.
J.D. Vance Indicates Elon Musk’s “Efficiency” Cuts Would Include Social Security
The GOP vice presidential nominee says he has spoken to the multi-billionaire about working in a Trump administration.
GOP Senator Tells Arab American Witness to “Hide Your Head in a Bag” at Hearing
The Republican repeatedly spoke over the Arab American expert to badger her with Islamophobic and racist tropes.
Judge Aileen Cannon Failed to Disclose Attendance at Right-Wing Junkets
In July, Cannon threw out the case that alleges Trump mishandled classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago residence.