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Democratic Voters Say They Want Change, But the Party Just Elevated More Hawks
Party leaders are ignoring the three-quarters of registered Democrats who oppose providing military aid to Israel.
Texas GOP Officials Vote to Close 92 Polling Sites in Third Most-Populous County
Roderick Miles Jr., a Democratic Tarrant County commissioner, called the closures a “modern-day poll tax.”
Trump Touts Supposedly “Cheaper” Drugs, Beef and Gas Prices in Truth Social Post
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans believe the Trump economy is going to get worse, new polling shows.
Nearly 9 in 10 Americans Say There’s “Widespread” Corruption in US Government
Perceived corruption has skyrocketed to new highs under Trump’s second term in office.
DSA Candidate Criticizes 8 Dems Who Voted for “Anti-Socialism” House Measure
Socialist ideas have led to “policies like Medicare and Social Security,” DSA candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier said.
Mike Johnson Supports Max Miller, Calls Him “Great Member of Congress”
Johnson minimized the allegations against Miller, saying he is facing “some issues in his personal life.”
Sen. Ed Markey Prevails Against Primary Challenger Seth Moulton
The successful incumbent, who turned 80 during the campaign, co-authored the Green New Deal and backs Medicare for All.
3 of Trump Admin’s New Competition Show “Finalists” Are Military Contractors
The Trump administration’s “reality” competition shows have already raised eyebrows over biases.
New Covert USPS System Could Get Millions of Ballots Tossed, Leak Reveals
Under the system, USPS could toss an entire batch of 10,000 ballots if the agency fails to verify one of them.
World’s Largest Far Right Paramilitary Rallied in NYC. It Should Alarm Everyone.
Five thousand people attended a rally in New York City led by the right-wing Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.