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Huckabee Welcomed Man Imprisoned for 30 Years for Spying for Israel Into Embassy
“I wholeheartedly embrace an ‘Israel first’ doctrine,” the spy, Jonathan Pollard, recently said in an interview.
Swastikas and Nooses Are No Longer Hate Symbols Under New Coast Guard Rules
The new policy also prevents Coast Guard officers from immediately removing white supremacist symbols upon discovery.
Omar Slams Abbott as Unfit for Office Amid His “Vile” Islamophobic Spree
“The normalization of anti-Muslim hate speech is vile. This bigot should have no place in elected office,” she said.
Trump Is Making Inroads in His Sly Attack on Free Speech
Trump’s urge to suppress free speech may be about Israel today, but it may be about something else tomorrow.
Trump Signs Bill to Release Epstein Files, But Could Still Limit What Comes Out
In announcing his signature of the bill, Trump omitted his own connections to the alleged child sex trafficker.
Judge Blocks Texas Law Forcing Ten Commandments Displays in Schools
The judge said Texas’s mandate exposes students to unwanted religious pressure, likely violating the First Amendment.
Over 600 Were Fired or Punished as White House Whipped Up Charlie Kirk Crackdown
Education workers were the most frequently punished, a new report finds.
White House Blames Journalist for Trump’s Misogynistic “Quiet, Piggy” Comment
Trump has a long history of attacking journalists, directing particular vitriol toward female reporters.
Trump Names Saudi Arabia “Major Non-NATO Ally,” With Billions in Arms Deals
“Trump is prioritizing weapons-contractor profits and his own family’s business interests,” said Rep. Ilhan Omar.
As Congress Passes Epstein Files Release, Questions Grow Over Trump’s Next Moves
The measure to release the files passed with near-unanimous support in both the House and Senate.