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Trump Hints at Using Military to Quell Domestic Dissent and “Enemy From Within”
Trump's plan to use the military to put down protests in US cities is likely illegal.
Majority of Voters Oppose Sending Israel More Military, Economic Aid, Poll Finds
Forty percent of surveyed voters said they believe Israel is intentionally killing Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
Bondi Issues Memo Establishing Task Force to “Protect” ICE From Protesters
The memo directs the US Attorney's Office to “prosecute any individual” who “impedes or intimidates” ICE officers.
Trump’s Proposal to “End the Gaza Conflict” Condemned as “Colonial Abomination”
Under the plan, Gaza would be temporarily governed by a “Board of Peace” led by President Trump.
Trump Posts Racist AI-Generated Video Ahead of Looming Government Shutdown
“Republicans are still refusing to come to the table” regarding Democrats’ demands, said Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
Law Firms Say Trump National Security Directive Poses Risk for Tax-Exempt Groups
“Even the ‘indirect’ financing of ‘political violence’” could provoke liability, they warn.
Cost of 688 Prescription Drugs Increased Since Trump Took Office, Sanders Says
The cost of a drug used to treat a rare liver disorder rose by more than 1,500 percent, according to Sanders’s office.
Eric Adams Withdraws From NYC Mayoral Race as Polls Show Cuomo Behind Mamdani
Trump aims to clear the lane for Cuomo because he knows Cuomo will clear the lane for Trump’s agenda, says Mamdani.
Missouri GOP Gov Approves New Maps Likely to Strip Dems of House Seat in 2026
Polling shows bipartisan opposition to states engaging in voluntary mid-census redistricting.
Trump Directs DOJ to Seek the Death Penalty in DC “in All Appropriate Cases”
Trump’s executive order is “designed to spread fear,” Free DC says, “something we know authoritarians always do.”