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Report: Blinken Urged Qatar to Censor Al Jazeera Coverage of Gaza Genocide
The outlet has been a crucial source of on-the-ground reporting from Gaza.
Over 300 Former Staffers Call on Sanders to Lead Ceasefire Resolution in Senate
They urge him to support ending U.S. military funding for Israeli war crimes, occupation and settlement expansion.
Mike Johnson Named GOP’s Fourth Speaker Nominee After Tom Emmer Drops Out
Republicans have been trying — and failing — to find a candidate who can win the speakership since the start of October.
Trump’s Team Seeks Dismissal of Jack Smith’s Entire January 6 Case
Trump's lawyers argue the case criminalizes his “political speech and advocacy,” violating his First Amendment rights.
Republicans Select Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer as Speaker Designate
Some Republicans are guessing that as many as 26 of their own party members will reject Tom Emmer in a full House vote.
Are Cracks in the GOP Wide Enough to Turn Some House Republicans Against Trump?
The fracturing of the House GOP was evident in Rep. Tom Emmer leaving the speakership race hours after being nominated.
Former Staffers Call Out Fetterman Over His Support for Israel’s War on Gaza
The group said Sen. John Fetterman’s opposition to a ceasefire “has felt like a gutting betrayal.”
House Freedom Caucus Members Are Walking Weapons in Search of a Target
Trump has little invested in actual policy, so they see him as a weapon they shoot in whatever direction they choose.
North Carolina GOP Redraws Voting Map to Favor Lawmaker Who Switched Parties
Former Democratic Rep. Tricia Cotham will receive a 25-point swing in her favor because of Republican gerrymandering.
Activists Occupy Ro Khanna’s Office, Urge Him to Back Ceasefire Resolution
The sit-in came days after his political director resigned over Khanna's refusal to support a ceasefire in Gaza.