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Cuomo Under Fire for Islamophobic Comments as Campaign Deletes Racist AI Ad
The video was swiftly taken down by the campaign, which said the ad was put up in error by a junior staffer.
Protester Sues DC Police, National Guard Over Arrest for Playing Star Wars Song
The protester played “The Imperial March,” a song associated with Darth Vader, while walking behind the troops.
Trump Vows to End Aid If Israel Annexes West Bank, Ignoring Ongoing Annexation
Trump’s own ambassador to Israel has previously contradicted the administration’s stated policy of opposing annexation.
Californians Back Prop 50 Redistricting Measure by Nearly 2-to-1 Spread — Poll
Prop 50 suspends the independent redistricting process in California to curtail GOP gerrymandering in other states.
More Voters Blame GOP Lawmakers Than Dems for Lengthy Shutdown, Polling Shows
The shutdown has entered its fourth week of political stalemate, making it the second-longest in US history.
Anti-Union, Pro-Israel Billionaires Are Behind Tim Walberg and His Show Trials
Rep. Tim Walberg’s weaponization of antisemitism neatly fulfills his donors’ agenda against unions and public education.
Arizona AG Sues House Over Speaker Johnson’s Refusal to Swear In Grijalva
Johnson claims he's following standard precedent — one that he himself disregarded for Republicans earlier this year.
42 Million People at Risk of Losing Their Food Benefits in Days Amid Shutdown
Even if a shutdown deal were reached immediately, benefits would likely be delayed.
Hegseth Issues New Restrictions on Pentagon Communications With Congress
Hegseth’s new rules were issued the same day that the Pentagon’s dedicated press corps was effectively kicked out.
Trump Claims DOJ Owes Him $230 Million for Past Investigations of Him
Trump said the final decision on whether or not he is compensated “would have to go across my desk.”