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Republicans Block Democrats’ Pro Forma Session Effort to End Trump’s War in Iran
“The threats of total annihilation” by Trump against Iran “were beyond the pale,” Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland said.
Democrats Are Facing New Political Litmus Test: Military Aid to Israel
A new Pew poll shows that 60 percent of US adults have an unfavorable view of Israel, up from 53 percent last year.
Trump Budget Proposal Shreds Health and Food Programs to Feed the War Machine
“His priorities are clear: He does not care about us,” says health care advocate Deborah Weinstein.
Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms
Much of the poor polling for Trump is due in large part to the joint US-Israeli war against Iran.
In Echoes of Corbyn, Insurgent Candidate Wins Canadian Party Leadership
Avi Lewis now leads the New Democratic Party after a campaign reminiscent of left-leaning politicians in the US and UK.
Hours Into Ceasefire, Hegseth Demands Iran Hand Over Uranium or US Will Seize It
Netanyahu said Iran must accede or face “renewed fighting,” just hours after the ceasefire went into effect.
Bondi House Testimony Likely Delayed as DOJ Claims Subpoena No Longer Applies
“Our bipartisan subpoena is to Pam Bondi, whether she is the Attorney General or not,” Rep. Robert Garcia said.
Supreme Court Is Poised to Gut Remaining Protections of the Voting Rights Act
The prohibition of racial discrimination in voting and the right to have absentee ballots counted are in grave peril.
Schumer Takes No Action as Even Far Right Calls for Trump Impeachment
As others called for impeachment and removal, Schumer and other Democratic leaders did not commit to any action.
Trump’s Budget Request Includes Funding an FBI Anti-“Domestic Terrorism” Center
The new center and funding boost represent the implementation of Trump’s National Security Presidential Memorandum 7.