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Senate Confirms Vaccine Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Lead HHS
Kennedy has peddled disinformation on vaccines, drinking water, Medicaid, and other health-related issues.
Jayapal Unveils Bill to End “Citizens United,” Slamming “Shadow President” Musk
The impact of “Citizens United” is clearer than ever with Elon Musk buying his way into power, Pramila Jayapal said.
German Political Leader Promises Inquiry Into Musk’s Interference in Elections
Musk inserted himself into Germany's elections in December, when he endorsed the far right Alternative for Germany.
By Refusing to Obey Court Orders, Trump Is Provoking a Constitutional Crisis
Trump is making real the words of OMB director Russell Vought, who said “we are living in a post-Constitutional time.”
How Is the Trump Family Profiting From the New Cryptocurrency Memecoin?
Journalist Eric Lipton discusses Trump and his allies’ cryptocurrency schemes, Elon Musk’s operations, and more.
DOGE’s Illegal Takeover Pulls From Fascist Playbooks
When we see a parallel government taking shape, we should not refrain from calling fascism what it is.
Trump’s Approval Rating Dips 8 Points After Issuing Dozens of Executive Orders
Vice President J.D. Vance has errantly suggested that federal judges have no right to review executive branch actions.
In Egypt, US Has Slashed Humanitarian Aid But Maintained Military Spending
Though USAID helped some Egyptians, it also always put “America first,” local development sector workers say.
White House Revoked Access to AP for Refusing to Comply With Censorship
The move “plainly violates the First Amendment,” AP’s executive editor said.
Omar Slams Musk for Slashing Cancer Funding While Keeping SpaceX Contracts
“Greedy billionaire trying to ripoff the American people pretending to be altruistic is all I see,” the lawmaker said.