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12 House Dems Join GOP to Pass IRS-Gutting Israel Aid Package for Gaza Genocide
The legislation provides $14.3 billion in military aid to Israel while cutting an equal amount from IRS funding.
Biden Wants Arms Deals With Israel to Be Done in Complete Secrecy
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Josh Paul, a former top State Department official.
Democrat Drops Senate Run to Challenge Cori Bush Over Her Support of Palestine
Instead of seeking to unseat far right Sen. Josh Hawley, the Democrat is zeroing in on a progressive in the House.
Muslim Pediatrician in Texas Mourned After Being Stabbed to Death Near Her Home
“This is an immeasurable loss for our family,” said the niece of Talat Jehan Khan, who was murdered on Saturday.
MAGA Now Has Control of the House. It May Not Last Very Long.
There's a good chance House Speaker Mike Johnson’s GOP honeymoon will be over before Christmas.
Kentucky Governor’s Race Highlights Ongoing Racial Justice Fight for Breonna Taylor
The Kentucky governor's race gains prominence as activists seek justice for Breonna Taylor.
Texas GOP Chair Faces Scandals Over Ties to Extremists and White Supremacy
Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi faces backlash within the party over his connections to extremists and white supremacists.
Judge Finds Georgia’s Congressional Districts Are Racist Gerrymander
The judge ordered new districts to be drawn before December 8 so they can be ready in time for the 2024 elections.
Biden’s Own Officials Cite the Palestinian Death Counts He Cast Doubt On
One official noted that the Palestinian health ministry’s death counts may even be an undercount.
Bipartisan Panel of Legal Experts Call for Supreme Court Term Limits
One member of the working group described the current process of appointing justices as a partisan “arms race.”