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Johnson Continues Block on Swearing-In Grijalva, Making Undue Demands of Her
Speaker Johnson's ongoing refusal to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva prevents her from serving her constituents.
Democratic Party Leadership Still Refuses to Address the Root of Inequality
Three decades ago, it cleared a path that led toward the likes of the DOGE wrecking crew.
Rubio Reportedly Gave Up MS-13 Informants in Deal With Bukele to Jail Deportees
The informants reportedly provided information on alleged ties between the gang and Bukele’s government.
Trump Wrongly Claims He Can Invoke Insurrection Act to Shut Down Courts
The president hinted that he may invoke the Insurrection Act to send the US military into San Francisco.
Trump Says He’s Not a King. A Majority of Americans Believe He Wants to Be.
Around 6 in 10 Americans say they are dissatisfied with the current state of democracy in the US.
From Judges to Journalists, Wisconsinites Show Up to No Kings Protests
Protesters across southern Wisconsin called out Trump’s abuses, and vowed to defend democracy and human rights.
Offering No Evidence, Trump Calls Colombian President “Illegal Drug Dealer”
Defense Secretary Hegseth also defended a bombing of another boat without providing evidence that it was moving drugs.
Will the Supreme Court Hand Government Contractors Blanket Immunity?
A private prison operator argues companies should be shielded from lawsuits when doing the government’s dirty work.
As WIC Funding Dwindles During the Government Shutdown, Parents Worry
Even after the government eventually reopens, the assistance program’s future remains uncertain.
The Biggest Threat to Mamdani’s Agenda Isn’t Hochul or Trump — It’s Wall Street
Wall Street destroyed NYC's social welfare economy in 1975. Can mass movements stop it from defeating Mamdani's agenda?