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DNC Vote on Israel Arms Embargo May Set Democratic Party’s Course on Palestine
At its summer meeting, the Democratic National Committee will vote on 2 rival resolutions concerning Gaza.
Trump Threatens Chicago With Next National Guard Invasion
After assaults on Los Angeles and Washington, DC, Trump appears to be eyeing Chicago as another target.
Court Ruling Clears the Way for Hundreds of CDC Staff to Be Laid Off
“Our public health system is weaker than ever before,” said the union representing CDC workers.
State Dept Official Fired After Pushing to Denounce Gaza Displacement Speaks Out
Shahed Ghoreishi shares details of the internal debates around language on Israel policy that led to his ouster.
Memphis Locals Raise Health Concerns as Business Group Pushes Musk Data Center
The Chamber of Commerce offered xAI “concierge service” as residents worried over emissions created due to the facility.
Millionaire Legislator Leaves $3 Tip in Celebration of Trump’s “No Tax on Tips”
Trump’s “no tax on tips” provision is “political snake oil,” one living wage advocate said.
White House Clashes With Jack White, Whose Song They Used to Promote Deportation
The Trump administration frequently uses popular music in its propaganda videos, including by artists who oppose Trump.
State Dept Official Fired After Debate On Denouncing Forced Displacement in Gaza
The official also recommended the administration issue a statement mourning Palestinian journalists killed by Israel.
The Trump Family Has Made $3.4 Billion Due to His Presidencies, Report Finds
“The scale is really quite novel,” journalist David Kirkpatrick says of Trump’s frenzy to cash in while in office.
Federal Housing Agency Adopts English-Only Policy
The policy comes in response to an executive order that advocates warned could harm up to 25 million people.