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Democrat Opens Probe Into Kushner’s Firm’s Stake in Israeli Military
Kushner’s role as a “special envoy” allows him to dodge financial reporting requirements, the Democrat pointed out.
Paxton Audio Reveals He Thinks Trump’s Policies Are “Dragging” Down His Campaign
“I don't know what's behind some of the decisions” Trump is making, Paxton says in the audio recording.
ICE Has Obtained Over 50 Million Voter Roll Records From DOJ Ahead of Midterms
The agency's investigative branch mulled sending undercover agents into nonprofits involved in voter registration.
Trump Won’t Reimburse Taxpayers for Ads Promoting Himself Paid for by Government
Trump has spent at least $10 million in taxpayer funds on TV ads ahead of the midterm elections.
Progressives and Republicans Introduce Competing Bills to Rein In Flock Cameras
The Ban Flock Act aims to slow the rise of Flock-style cameras amid rising fears about AI mass surveillance.
Trump Blocks International Board From Conducting Oversight of Midterm Elections
This is the first time in over two decades that the US has rejected OSCE participation in a federal election.
Far Right Gleeful Over Firing Squad Death Sentence for Muslim Fort Hood Shooter
Trump has approved the killing of Muslim US soldier Nidal Malik Hasan — the first Army execution in over 60 years.
Two-Thirds of Americans See Social Media as Harmful to Democracy
Experts have pointed out that “falsehoods” on social media often “outperform true information” due to algorithm choices.
Israel Bans Polanski After UK’s Green Party Votes to Classify Zionism as Racism
The Green Party motion also calls for a single state in historic Palestine with equal rights for all.
Another Trump Administration Boat Strike Claims 4 More Lives
“Where is Congress to stop the horror?” asked Amnesty International USA.