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Far Right Candidate Endorsed by Trump and Orbán Narrowly Wins Polish Presidency
Right-wing figures around the world celebrated Karol Nawrocki’s defeat of Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski.
Democrats Condemn Latest Trump Budget Request: “No Billionaire Left Behind”
The topline target of the Trump proposal aims to cut $163 billion from the 2026 fiscal budget.
Outcry Builds Over GOP Budget Rule Requiring Bond to Challenge Trump in Court
The provision will make it so only the well-to-do would be in a good position to launch legal challenges against Trump.
9th Circuit Court Finds Trump’s Mass Federal Firings Violated Constitution
The coalition behind the lawsuit challenging Trump welcomed the ruling and slammed the assault on the federal workforce.
GOP Push to Ban State AI Laws Will Only Help Big Tech
The Republican budget bill blocking state regulations also allocates hundreds of millions in federal funds toward AI.
GOP Senator’s Defense of Medicaid Cuts: “Well, We All Are Going to Die”
The GOP’s reconciliation bill includes cuts to anti-poverty programs that help save tens of thousands of lives yearly.
GOP State Lawmakers Are Attempting to Undermine Ballot Measures Passed by Voters
Republican elected officials are trying to roll back passed measures and place restrictions on citizen-led initiatives.
McMahon: University Research Must Be “in Sync” With Trump Goals to Keep Funding
“Universities should continue to be able to do research as long as they’re … in sync with the administration,” she said.
Musk Officially Exits Trump Admin, Leaving His Cronies to Continue DOGE Carnage
The billionaire's term as a “special government employee” is set to end, but his outsized influence remains.
Awareness Protests Won’t Threaten the Richest, Most Well-Armed People on Earth
“Making durable changes isn't always about the raw numbers,” says Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò.