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Amid Trump’s War on Antifa, Activists Face Arrest for Zines and Group Chats
The Trump administration now has zine distributors and jail support efforts in its sights.
Trump Blocks Bill to Return Land to Florida Tribe That Fought Alligator Alcatraz
The US House has failed to override Trump's veto of a bill that would have restored territory to the Miccosukee Tribe.
Schumer and Jeffries Refuse to Back Growing Democratic Calls to Defund ICE
Amid outrage over the killing of Renee Good, Democratic leaders are declining to use their leverage to fight the agency.
JD Vance Says Americans Should Actually Thank ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good
“This is a guy who’s actually done a very, very important job for the United States of America,” Vance said.
Venezuela Isn’t a Set of Talking Points — It’s a Country With a History
Longtime scholar of Venezuelan politics Geo Maher offers crucial context that is often missing from mainstream coverage.
Vance Announces New Deputy AG Role to Root Out Supposed “Fraud”
The Trump administration has frequently cited fraud as a basis for cutting benefits for US residents.
Senate GOP Urged to Extend Affordable Care Act Subsidies After House Vote
“The Senate must vote on it ASAP to lower costs for tens of millions of Americans,” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
Texas Hands Over Its Entire Voter Registration List to the Trump Administration
The Democratic National Committee said the move to hand over the voter roll could violate federal election law.
Minneapolis Schools Cancel Classes Amid Violent Federal Immigration Crackdown
Federal agents tackled people and used chemical weapons as school let out at Roosevelt High on Wednesday.
GOP Goes All-Out to Prevent Accountability for Agent Who Shot Renee Nicole Good
Minnesota officials say the Trump administration has cut them out of an investigation into the ICE killing.