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Dissenting Memo From State Dept Criticizes Biden Response to Israel’s Attacks
"We must publicly criticize Israel’s violations of international norms," the dissenting memo states.

Survivors Speak Out as Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Gun Rights Case
The decision could deny gun possession to those with domestic violence restraining orders against them.

David Axelrod Tells Biden He Should Drop Out of 2024 Presidential Race
"The stakes of miscalculation here are too dramatic to ignore," Axelrod said, urging Biden to reconsider his 2024 run.

Trump Beats Biden in Swing States Poll, But Loses Voters’ Support If Convicted
Trump wins five of six swing states in the poll, but loses all six if he's found guilty in any of his indictments.

Gaza Genocide Could Hurt Biden Reelection as Public Opinion Shifts on Palestine
As the Palestinian death toll in Gaza exceeds 10,000, calls for ceasefire are growing around the world.

Arkansas Librarian Who Was Fired Over Refusal to Enforce Book Bans Speaks Out
"I'd rather be fired for upholding the First Amendment instead of sued for violating it," librarian Patty Hector said.

Michael Cohen Says Trump Faces Ultimate Personal Doom: Penniless Imprisonment
Trump looked like “somebody sucked the life out of him” at his civil trial for fraud, Trump's former fixer said.

Republican Presidential Hopefuls Burn Through Cash to Shrink Trump’s Huge Lead
Trump is the clear frontrunner for the 2024 GOP nomination, with about 59 percent support among Republican voters.

Upcoming Newsom-DeSantis Debate Is a PR Gambit for Both Governors
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will play each other’s foils in a Fox News debate this month.

Biden Is Losing Support From Muslim Voters as Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 9,000
The National Muslim Democratic Council issued an ultimatum to the White House calling on Biden to back a ceasefire.