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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.”
Trump’s Defense Imperiled as 5 More Co-Defendants Seek Fulton County Plea Deals
A legal expert described the potential deals as a “significant win” for District Attorney Fani Willis.
NRA Revenue Has Plummeted by Over 50 Percent Since 2016, Leaked Audit Shows
The National Rifle Association’s membership revenue dropped last year to levels not seen since at least the 2000s.
Colorado Judge Says Lawsuit Seeking to Bar Trump From 2024 Ballot Can Proceed
The judge rejected claims from Trump's lawyers that only Congress could apply constitutional disqualification standards.
GOP Presidential Candidates Threaten to Revoke Visas From Pro-Palestine Students
GOP candidates have also called for defunding universities that allow Palestinian solidarity protests on campus.
New House Speaker Mike Johnson Urges “Prayer” in Response to Mass Shooting
Johnson “puts the gun lobby ahead of public safety every time," one gun reform group noted.
Only 9 Democrats Vote Against Resolution Justifying Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
The resolution pledges that the U.S. will give Israel whatever assistance it needs in its current genocide.
Trump Takes the Stand, Is Fined $10K for Breaking Gag Order in Fraud Case
“Why should there not be severe sanctions for this blatant, dangerous disobeyal of a clear court order?” the judge said.
Trump Is Already Laying the Foundation for Another MAGA Revolt in 2024
If Trump wins, extremists in and out of government would immediately be empowered to carry out their far right agenda.