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Social Security Changes Under Trump Led to Backlogs, Wait Times, and More Issues
The delays in service are largely the result of staff firings, coupled with little training for transferred staff.
All Security Council Members Except US Condemn Israeli Recognition of Somaliland
Somalia’s permanent representative to the UN called the move an “act of aggression.”
Mike Johnson Claims This Year Was a Productive One for Congress
A poll published this month found that only 17 percent of Americans give Congress a positive approval rating.
New GOP Jan. 6 Panel to Focus on “Security Failures,” Not Trump’s Role in Attack
The new committee will probably convene in late January, its new chair said.
Report Flags Potential Conflicts in $2B Raised for Trump’s Pet Projects
Large gifts followed by positive outcomes for donors suggest “massive levels of transactionalism,” one group said.
US Funding for UN Aid Once Totaled $17 Billion. Trump Slashed It to $2 Billion.
The administration's deep cuts to humanitarian assistance come at a time when aid is needed more than ever.
The Trump Administration Has Already Accomplished Vast Portions of Project 2025
The conservative policy wishlist for Trump’s second term has severely impacted women and LGBTQ+ Americans.
Alabama Lawmaker Proposes Banning Use of “West Bank” in Government Documents
The bill is the latest in a wave of identical legislation being introduced in several states and at the federal level.
Climate Protesters Face Greater Risk of Crackdown Amid Rising Authoritarianism
A new study found that vilifying protesters in public and through the media has been key to state repression tactics.
DOJ Releases New Epstein Files With Disclaimer Attempting to Exonerate Trump
Trump is mentioned numerous times in the latest batch of documents related to the elite sex trafficker.