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As Trump SAVE America Act Stalls in Congress, Red States Pass Their Own Versions
Trump's federal voter suppression efforts are being aided by restrictive new elections laws in several GOP-run states.
Pope Leo Continues to Criticize War After Trump Attacks Him in Social Media Rant
In a Truth Social screed, Trump accused the Pope of being “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy.”
Judge Strikes Down Updated Policy Restricting Journalists’ Access to Pentagon
The policy sought to revoke journalists’ access to the inside of the Pentagon building.
What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.
The most reliable form of resilience is not individual wealth or distant institutions, but solidarity.
Trump Admin Seeks Sweeping Access to Federal Workers’ Health Records
The administration’s access to medical histories raises privacy concerns over abortion and transgender care records.
Texas Counties Face DHS Subpoenas Seeking Voter Data Records
Broad requests for voter files raise alarms among officials over legality, privacy, and election control.
Close Political Ties to Trump Are Becoming Increasingly Toxic in Europe
Even far-right governments like Italy’s find it more difficult to show Trump support, scholar Nathalie Tocci says.
Top Democrats Make Momentum Behind Trump Impeachment Screech to a Halt
Rather than calling for impeachment, Schumer criticized Trump for what he said was worsening Iran’s “nuclear ambition.”
Democrats Reject Resolution Condemning AIPAC Money in Primaries
“Democrats chose genocide over winning in 2024,” one Palestinian rights advocate said. "When does this stop?”
Melania Trump’s Speech Denying Epstein Links Renews Attention to the Scandal
It was unclear whether the president had prior knowledge of Melania Trump's plans to speak on the subject.