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Trump Has Stuffed His Cabinet With Oligarchs Poised to Govern for Their Profit
The circle of billionaires in Trump’s cabinet embodies the reign of American oligarchy.
After Delay Following Failed First Vote, Johnson Narrowly Wins Speakership
Johnson had initially lost the first ballot of the speakership by a margin of 216 votes to 218 against him.
GOP Rules Package Prioritizes Targeting Trans Protections Under Title IX
An anti-trans bill’s inclusion among 12 legislative priorities shows clear direction for the GOP in the next two years.
Elon Musk to Host X Event Promoting Neo-Nazi AfD Party Ahead of German Elections
The billionaire Musk has downplayed the party's extremist views in posts on X and in an op-ed in a German newspaper.
Trump Taps Longtime Corporate Lobbyist Ken Kies for Key Tax Policy Position
If both are confirmed, Kies would work alongside Scott Bessent as Trump pushes an extension of regressive 2017 tax cuts.
Trump Blames Biden Immigration Policy for NOLA Attack Committed by US Citizen
The suspected attacker in New Orleans was a Texas resident, a military veteran and a US-born citizen.
Biden Awards Cheney With Presidential Citizens Medal Despite Human Rights Record
Liz Cheney is being honored alongside 19 other recipients, some of whom fought for LGBTQ rights, which she once opposed.
House Dem: Newly Released Rules Package Shows GOP “Doubling Down” on Extremism
Rep. Jim McGovern says Republicans are moving to further diminish the power of the minority party.
To Qualify for Child Care, Parents Are Quitting Jobs and Passing on Raises
Stringent eligibility cutoffs chosen by many states can have the unintended consequence of stymieing upward mobility.
In 2025, We Must Show Up for Each Other and Our Movements
“We need to distinguish our enemies from our friends, even when those friends make mistakes," says Eman Abdelhadi.