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Major European News App Told Its Workers to Suppress Gaza Deaths, Report Finds
Employees were reportedly told not to publish headlines that could be “misconstrued” as pro-Palestinian.
Jim Jordan’s Pressure Campaign for Speakership Devolved into Violent Threats
One GOP lawmaker reportedly received a number of death threats after voting against Jordan for speaker of the House.
Former Trump Attorney Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty in Georgia Election Case
She is the second person to plead guilty and agreed to testify against other defendants, a group that includes Trump.
Top State Dept. Official Resigns Over “Immensely Disappointing” Israel Policy
“There’s no space for substantive dissent within the system on this one,” the former U.S. official said.
Trump Campaign Exploits Gag Order to Raise Money as Legal Bills Pile Up
Groups in Trump’s political network are spending millions of dollars from small donors on mounting legal costs.
Summer Lee Condemns Jim Jordan for History of Peddling Antisemitic Hate
Under Jordan, the House Judiciary GOP posted support for Kanye West after he vowed to go “death con 3” on Jewish people.
Jordan Loses Second Speaker Ballot by Wider Margin Than the First
Rep. Jim Jordan received 199 votes in the second ballot, 18 short of what he needed to become speaker.
Republicans Preserve Their Gerrymandered Electoral Maps by Claiming Privilege
As states craft new maps out of public view, fights end up in drawn out court cases, with major consequences for voters.
Trump Will Appeal Gag Order Issued on Him in Federal Election Interference Case
Trump has dubiously described the gag order as being an infringement on his constitutional rights.
20 Republicans Vote Against Jim Jordan in First Round of Speaker Ballots
Hakeem Jeffries received the most votes in the first round, winning support from 212 Democratic members of the House.