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Starmer Slammed for Threatening to Withhold UK Recognition of Palestinian State
Starmer announced he would only recognize a Palestinian state if Israel doesn't agree to a ceasefire.
Senate GOP Ignores Whistleblowers, Appoints Trump Lawyer to Lifetime Court Seat
Whistleblowers said Emil Bove told DOJ lawyers to ignore court orders that blocked Trump’s mass deportation efforts.
DOJ Targets Federal Judge for Saying Trump Could Cause a “Constitutional Crisis”
Attorney General Pam Bondi filed a misconduct complaint over what she called “improper public comments” about Trump.
Mamdani’s Support for Palestinian Rights Was Instrumental to His Win, Poll Finds
A separate poll has found that Americans’ support for Israel’s genocide has hit an all-time low.
Elizabeth Warren Demands Investigation Into Social Security Hotline Wait Times
Warren's office found some callers wait at least three hours to speak to a representative, if they speak to one at all.
“Disgrace”: Tlaib Slams Bill Threatening Sanctions on South Africa Over ICJ Case
“Republicans and any Democrats who vote for this should forever keep Mandela’s name out of their mouths,” Tlaib said.
Amid Rising Fascism, the Left Looks for Action. It Should Also Ask Questions.
There’s no cookie-cutter solution to confronting fascism; action must be grounded in analysis, says Robin D. G. Kelley.
Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Is Speeding Up Social Security Insolvency
The cuts could be as deep as $18,000 per year for a typical married couple, the report found.
29 Senators Demand Investigation Into Israeli Killing of American in West Bank
“It is long past time for the US government to demand accountability in these killings,” the Democrats said.
Bombshell Report Raises Questions on Whether Trump Knew He Was in Epstein Files
Trump recently told media that he didn’t know his name was in the Epstein files — but a new report suggests otherwise.