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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case That Could End Birthright Citizenship
The court will consider the constitutionality of Trump's attempt to redefine the 14th amendment by executive order.
As Canadian Weapons Enter Sudan, Activists Decry Canada’s Deepening UAE Ties
“We're talking about significant volumes of Canadian weapons fueled into contexts of genocide,” a rights activist said.
SCOTUS Lets Texas Use GOP-Friendly Congressional Map as Legal Battle Continues
The map is engineered to give GOP control of 30 of the state’s 38 congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterms.
More Approve of Dems’ Message to Military Members Than Trump’s Sedition Attacks
“Our laws are clear: You can refuse illegal orders,” a group of Democrats said in a video message in November.
Trump Jr.-Backed Company Receives $620 Million Pentagon Loan
This comes weeks after another startup, in which Trump Jr. has held a $4 million stake, received a US Army contract.
DeSantis Signals Florida Will Gerrymander Its Maps in the Spring
At the behest of Trump, several GOP-led states have redrawn maps to give the party an advantage in next year's midterms.
Clinton Says Young People Oppose Gaza Genocide Due to “Totally Made Up” Videos
The former secretary of state spoke at a conference organized by a far right Israeli paper run by a Trump megadonor.
Mike Johnson Says He Opposes Bill Banning Lawmakers From Stock Trading
Amid concerns over insider trading, Johnson says a stock ban would deter “good people” from running for office.
Trump Pardons Anti-Immigration Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar in Bribery Case
Trump baselessly claimed Joe Biden's DOJ targeted Cuellar, who was indicted last year on bribery charges.
In the Fight Against Fascism, Libraries Should Be Defended — Not Defunded
Libraries represent the kind of infrastructure progressive leaders must fortify at all costs, especially in this moment.