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Over 50 Organizations Endorse TERM Act to Limit Supreme Court Justice Tenures
Polling shows that around two-thirds of American voters back tenure limits on justices.
The “War on Terror” Is the Ghost Haunting This Year’s Election
Trumpism is the war on terror coming home. Meanwhile, Biden’s war on terror mentality is distorting his policy on Gaza.
Biden Levies Strongest Criticism of Israel Yet as He Continues to Fund Genocide
“I don’t agree with [Netanyahu’s] approach,” Biden said, after months of granting full U.S. support to the genocide.
TN Senate GOP Passes Bill Allowing Teachers to Carry Concealed Guns in Schools
Gun control advocates, including families of mass shooting survivors, condemned the legislation.
Sanders Demands US Closely Monitor Aid Entering Gaza as Israel Weaponizes Hunger
“The United States cannot be complicit in the use of starvation as a weapon of war,” the senator said.
Jack Smith Tells SCOTUS to Reject Trump’s “Radical” Presidential Immunity Claims
Oral arguments before the Supreme Court are set to take place on April 25.
Judge Denies Trump Appeal to Delay Hush Money Trial Scheduled for Next Week
Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal his affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Bowman Warns Biden About Dwindling Support From Young Voters Over Gaza Policy
“My district doesn’t want bombs and weapons and billions to be sent to Israel to kill babies,” the lawmaker said.
Global Outcry as Ecuador Police Raid Mexican Embassy in Quito to Seize Former VP
Thus far, the Biden administration's response has been tepid.
Mexico Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Ecuador After Quito Embassy Raid
Police arrested former Vice President Jorge Glas, who had received asylum and was sheltering in the Mexican embassy.