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Israel’s Supreme Court Pushes Palestinian Candidate to Withdraw From Elections
Sami Abu Shehadeh, head of the left-wing Balad party, withdrew from Israel’s upcoming elections on Friday.
Trump Meme Coin Contest Over Dinner With the President Raises Ethics Concerns
The top 185 buyers of Trump’s meme coin, which has lost investors billions, are promised dinner with the president.
Kushner, Key Trump Negotiator on Gaza, Owns Firm With Major Stake in Israeli Military
Kushner’s private equity company is the biggest shareholder in a Tel Aviv firm that invests heavily in arms makers.
Reject AI Billionaire Cash, Progressive Caucus Leader Casar Tells Democrats
Super PACs bankrolled by AI companies and billionaires have become some of the biggest spenders in the 2026 midterms.
US Congressional Dems Accuse Trump of Trying to Interfere in Brazil’s Elections
In a letter, they demanded that Washington commit to recognizing the certified election results.
Activists Are Preparing to Defend Elections This November
“It's about relational organizing,” says organizer Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson.
DeSantis, Cabinet Designate Major Muslim American Group as “Terrorist”
Florida Republicans have spent months maneuvering to grant DeSantis the authority to ban the group.
Paxton Caught on Tape Saying Trump’s Midterm Convention Dragged Republicans Down
“Everybody’s numbers dropped” after Trump’s midterm convention event, the Senate candidate from Texas was heard saying.
Trump Rejects AI Regulation as Tech CEOs Sign Voluntary “Self-Policing” Accord
Critics warn that self-regulation isn't enough to prevent AI models from making disastrous mistakes in the future.
Fetterman Joins GOP to Block Effort to Expose Israeli Abuses in West Bank
The measure would’ve required the State Department to issue a report on Israeli human rights practices in the West Bank.