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As Working People Struggle, Trump Wants to Give the Pentagon $500 Billion Extra
The Pentagon has failed eight straight audits, and is the only major federal agency to not pass an independent audit.
US Attacks in Venezuela and Greenland Lay Groundwork for Billionaire Fiefdoms
Trump’s foreign interventions may pave the way for techno-fascist city-states to seize sovereignty.
Democrats Call for Refunds for Americans After SCOTUS Strikes Down Tariffs
“Any refunds must end up in the pockets of the Americans who were illegally cheated out of their money,” said Warren.
Trump Attacks Justices as “Unpatriotic and Disloyal” After Tariffs Ruling
Allowing the tariffs to stand would be a “transformative expansion” of unchecked presidential powers, the court ruled.
Scandals Engulf Labor Secretary as Her Department Rolls Back Worker Protections
Lori Chavez-DeRemer faces allegations of misconduct at the agency, and her husband faces sexual assault allegations.
Former Prince Andrew Arrested Amid Growing Global Fallout From Epstein Files
The UK is investigating whether Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor shared confidential government information with Epstein.
Democrats Warn of “Grift” in Florida “Trump Airport” Rename Plan
The Trump Organization filed a trademark application on the name “Trump International Airport” last week.
Watchdog Group Seeks FEC Inquiry Into Donations Potentially Tied to Trump Pardon
The complaint alleges the donations had a singular goal: to elicit a pardon from Donald Trump.
Trump Black History Message Pushes Bill Critics Say Disenfranchises Black Voters
The SAVE America Act, which imposes strict ID limits among other provisions, has been called “Jim Crow 2.0” by critics.
Amid Obama Video Controversy, 1 in 2 Voters View Trump as Racist
Trump refuses to take responsibility for a racist video posted to his Truth Social account targeting the Obamas.