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Elon Musk May Be Pushed Out of Trump Admin After Humiliating Wisconsin Loss
Musk spent millions to meddle in a Wisconsin state Supreme Court election — which his candidate lost by double digits.
FL University Aims to Deputize Campus Cops as Immigration Enforcement Agents
Florida Atlantic University’s president was an executive at a for-profit prison group that manages 16 ICE jails.
Musk’s Money Didn’t Win Wisconsin Supreme Court Election, Says John Nichols
Nichols also discusses special election results in Florida and Abbott’s delay in calling a special election in Texas.
New Forms of Resistance Are Springing Up Under the Trump-Musk Regime
Organizer Daniel Hunter says we’re seeing a greater range of tactics under Trump 2.0 — and that should give us hope.
Court Convicts Far Right Marine Le Pen of Embezzlement, Banning Her From Office
Progressives warn the ruling could backfire if too many people see it as an attempt to preemptively subvert democracy.
Thousands Protest Outside Tesla Dealerships During Global Day of Action
Tens of thousands worldwide held “Tesla Takedown” protests at over 200 locations on Saturday.
Wisconsin Court Race Is Most Expensive Ever. Where Is the Money Coming From?
We follow the money to reveal the out-of-state billionaires who have spent big to try to influence state supreme courts.
VP and Second Lady Visit Greenland, Pushing US Takeover Against Local Backlash
The visit came a day after Donald Trump said his administration will “go as far as we have to go” to acquire the island.
Indian Government’s Attacks on Nonprofits May Portend What Lies Ahead in US
Indian nonprofits have had their work obstructed thanks to restrictions on foreign donations. Could the US follow suit?
Wisconsin Election for Judge Breaks National Record for Spending on a Court Race
More than $80 million has been spent, outpacing the previous high of $56 million. It's expected to reach $100 million.