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Bishop William Barber: ICE Raids and Shredding of Social Safety Net Are Linked
“What you have is a conglomerate of policy violence, and it’s deadly,” says Barber, who is organizing protests.
Leavitt Says “All” Military Orders by Trump Must Be “Presumed to Be Legal”
The dubious claim comes despite officials within the administration saying that the boat strike operation is unlawful.
Trump Prioritizes Golf Upgrades at Joint Base Andrews as Inflation Concerns Grow
The Trump administration hasn't provided any details on how the project will be paid for.
Soldiers Must Disobey Unlawful Orders Under Trump — It’s Their Legal Duty
I have been called to testify at courts-martial as an expert witness on servicemembers’ duty to disobey unlawful orders.
Ron Johnson Says US “Can’t Afford” $2K Checks as Trump Feasts With Billionaires
The statement comes after the GOP traded millions of Americans’ health care for more tax cuts for the rich.
Is the Tide Starting to Turn Against AIPAC?
Backing AIPAC may now be a political liability for candidates facing progressive challengers in Democratic primaries.
Why Is Gov. Greg Abbott Supporting Trump’s Push to Expand Presidential Power?
The Texas governor has helped Trump erode states’ authority over elections, policing, and deploying the National Guard.
After Months of Bitter Attacks, Trump Praises Mamdani in White House Meeting
“I feel very confident that he can do a very good job,” the president said of New York City's mayor-elect.
In Courting Saudi Arabia, Trump Emulates Mohammed Bin Salman’s Authoritarianism
Donald Trump and Mohammed bin Salman are united by their shared ideology of censorship and state violence.
House Passes Resolution Condemning Socialism Ahead of Mamdani White House Visit
Rashida Tlaib said the vote shows lawmakers “feel threatened” by those “willing to take on the billionaire class.”