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Colombia’s US Ambassador Denounces Trump’s Deadly Caribbean Boat Strikes
Ambassador Daniel García-Peña discusses the escalating tensions between the US and Colombia.
Scientists Call Appointment of JD Vance’s Friend to Top NIH Position “Cronyism”
Critics say Kyle Walsh is unqualified to head an institute that is focused on environmental chemicals and disease.
DHS Spends $172M on 2 Private Jets for Noem, Officials Amid Shutdown
Making such a purchase amid a government shutdown is “completely vile,” one Democrat said.
North Carolina Republicans Pass New Gerrymandered Maps Ahead of Midterms
The new maps will dilute Democratic voting power in the Tarheel State.
Trump Nominee Reportedly Spewed Slurs, Said He Has “Nazi Streak” in Leaked Chat
The nominee reportedly wrote that the “founding fathers were wrong that all men are created equal.”
Man Pardoned for Jan. 6 Involvement Arrested for Threats to Hakeem Jeffries
Trump frequently pardons people who are politically aligned with him, rather than considering leniency or justice.
Johnson Continues Block on Swearing-In Grijalva, Making Undue Demands of Her
Speaker Johnson's ongoing refusal to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva prevents her from serving her constituents.
Democratic Party Leadership Still Refuses to Address the Root of Inequality
Three decades ago, it cleared a path that led toward the likes of the DOGE wrecking crew.
Rubio Reportedly Gave Up MS-13 Informants in Deal With Bukele to Jail Deportees
The informants reportedly provided information on alleged ties between the gang and Bukele’s government.
Trump Wrongly Claims He Can Invoke Insurrection Act to Shut Down Courts
The president hinted that he may invoke the Insurrection Act to send the US military into San Francisco.