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For the First Time, More Americans Sympathize With Palestinians Than Israelis
This is a huge change from recent decades, when sympathy for Israelis had, at times, a 50-point lead.
Trump Allies Circulating Draft Order to Declare National Emergency on Elections
The draft is written to allow Trump to label mail-in ballots and voting machines as agents of foreign influence.
Once a Niche Topic in Federal Lobbying, AI Is Now a Major Area of Focus
Both legacy military contractors and an influx of startups are making the technology a core focus of their efforts.
DHS Assault Victim Aliya Rahman Arrested at State of the Union Address
“I was arrested for standing up,” says Rahman, who was removed from the chamber Tuesday and spent several hours in jail.
Trump Uses State of the Union Address to Falsely Declare Economy Is “Roaring”
Ignoring the economic reality of most Americans is an incredible gamble for the president.
More State Governments Are Turning Against Data Center Tax Breaks
As data center projects increasingly meet fierce popular resistance, local and state elected leaders are taking notice.
New Report Indicates Trump-Linked Epstein Records Kept Out of DOJ Database
Files featuring Trump's name have been removed from or kept out of the database from the very beginning, NPR reports.
Trump’s Pre-State of the Union Polling Numbers Among the Worst He’s Ever Had
Trump receives negative marks on the economy, foreign policy matters, his handling of immigration, and more.
Trump Banner Hung Outside DOJ Headquarters Prompts Outrage From Legal Observers
The Justice Department has traditionally maintained judicial independence from the political goals of the White House.
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.