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Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff and His Sons Blur Lines Between Profit and Politics
Reporter Debra Kamin outlines the ethically dubious deals the Middle East envoy and his family are involved with.
Indigenous-Led Movement Against Austerity Is Gaining Momentum in Ecuador
Indigenous protesters have been demonstrating and shutting down highways since Noboa lifted Ecuador’s diesel subsidies.
Trump and Key Project 2025 Architect Use Shutdown to Target Democrats
The OMB director is already withholding congressionally appropriated funds for projects in blue cities and states.
Trump Signs Executive Order Promising Response to Attacks on Qatar
The order disregards the process of passing a treaty into law — including Senate approval.
Trump Is Using Government Websites to Blame Democrats for the Shutdown
Polling shows that more Americans blame Republicans than Democrats for the shutdown.
Israel Has a New $6M Plan to Flood Gen Z Platforms With Pro-Israel Content
A firm led by a former Trump campaign manager will manage AI frameworks to make them more Israel-friendly.
Louisiana Governor Wants to Deploy National Guard to State’s “Urban Centers”
Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to deploy troops in Louisiana is “immoral and unnecessary,” a local activist said.
Speaker Mike Johnson Refuses to Swear In Adelita Grijalva Before Shutdown
Residents in southern Arizona will be without constituent services during the shutdown, Grijalva noted.
Trump Hints at Using Military to Quell Domestic Dissent and “Enemy From Within”
Trump's plan to use the military to put down protests in US cities is likely illegal.
Majority of Voters Oppose Sending Israel More Military, Economic Aid, Poll Finds
Forty percent of surveyed voters said they believe Israel is intentionally killing Palestinian civilians in Gaza.