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Trump’s Justice Department Subpoenas News Outlets Over Iran War Coverage
Trump has said media outlets who circulate what he baselessly calls “false information” should be charged with treason.
State Dept. Revoking Passports Over Unpaid Child Support in Revival of 1996 Law
The State Department’s move comes as the Trump administration has enacted drastic welfare cuts.
CREW Files Ethics Complaint Against Sean Duffy’s Reality Show Road Trip
The trip is being financed by several companies the department Sean Duffy oversees is meant to regulate.
Far Right Pastor Says Trump “Has a Better Understanding” of Bible Than Pope Leo
Trump celebrated a golden statue of himself this weekend, prompting comparisons to the biblical "golden calf.”
Far Right Reform Party Saw Big Wins in UK Local Elections at Labor Party’s Cost
The Green Party also won control of several local councils, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to resign.
Campaign to Overturn Illinois Anti-BDS Law Picks Up Steam
The effort could serve as a model for activists in other states seeking to challenge laws banning boycotts of Israel.
Trump Suggests He’ll “PACK THE COURT” in Rant Against Justices He Appointed
Trump decried the court's recent ruling on his tariffs, and a pending ruling on birthright citizenship.
Fed Judge Rules DOGE Illegally and “Blatantly” Used DEI Terms to Cut Grants
DOGE cut over 1,400 humanities grants, amounting to around $100 million, in the spring of 2025.
Trump Administration Carries Out Third Deadly Boat Strike in 5 Days
Trump’s latest boat strike was the 57th, raising the campaign’s death toll to 192.
Louisiana Hearing Erupts Over GOP Push to Eliminate Majority-Black Districts
"He’s suggesting he’s not racist. I suggest we look at his work,” a Louisiana lawmaker said during heated map debate.