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Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus Sworn In as Bangladesh’s Prime Minister
Yunus thanked Bangladeshi youth for giving the country a “rebirth” and vowed to work for the public good.
Trump 2024 Victory Would Lock in Far Right SCOTUS for Generations to Come
Biden and Harris favor term limits and an ethical code for the Supreme Court and elimination of presidential immunity.
Trump Proposes 3 Debate Nights With Harris, After Previously Canceling 1 of Them
Trump’s call for more debate nights comes as several national polls show him trailing behind Harris.
Report of Trump Flight With Heritage’s Kevin Roberts Renews Project 2025 Debate
Shortly after the flight, Trump gave a speech at a Heritage-sponsored event where he lauded the project-to-be.
Tlaib Slams White House for Defending AIPAC After Triumph Over Cori Bush
“You know what’s not helpful? Sending bombs to be used for war crimes,” said Rep. Rashida Tlaib.
Two-Thirds of Americans Say Supreme Court Justices Should Have Term Limits
President Joe Biden recently announced support for reforms to the court, including term limits and new ethics standards.
Georgia Board Gives County Officials Undefined Powers to Challenge Elections
The GOP-controlled board voted for the rule change after Trump praised them at a rally for “fighting for ... victory.”
Will Minnesota Soon Be Home to the US’s First Native American Woman Governor?
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (White Earth Nation) formed the state’s first People of Color and Indigenous Caucus.
US Ambassador Pulls Out of Nagasaki Peace Event Because Israel Was Excluded
The US embassy said the peace event had been “politicized” because of the exclusion.
Advocates Pressure Harris, Walz to Vow to Stop Sending Weapons to Israel
Pro-Palestine groups said picking Tim Walz was a step in the right direction, but Harris must go further on Gaza.