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DOGE Aims to Embed Agents in All Nonprofits That Receive Federal Funds
“We can only surmise that these tactics seek to silence us,” said one nonprofit that has been targeted by Trump.
Van Hollen Denied Visit With Abrego García as Republicans Take Selfies at Prison
One Republican posted a picture of himself posing with both thumbs up in front of a cell crammed with men.
Trump Adviser Compares Opposing Abrego García’s Detention With Backing Terrorism
Sebastian Gorka suggested that those concerned about due process are “aiding and abetting criminals and terrorists.”
Little-Known Tech Startup May Soon Make Millions Off Federal Expense Card System
Ramp, a firm with investors linked to JD Vance, Elon Musk and Trump, may run a charge card program for federal workers
Over a Quarter Million People Have Attended Sanders-AOC Rallies
The impressive turnout reflects the public's readiness to resist the Trump administration's far right policy agenda.
Fascism Isn’t Coming — It’s Here. Now What?
“We don't get to choose the people who show up for us and who save us sometimes,” says organizer Ejeris Dixon.
Rubio Brags He’s “Championing Free Speech” as He Hand-Picks Protesters to Deport
The US is a “beacon of hope for millions of people around the world,” he said amid his sweeping deportation campaign.
Rubio Memo: Mohsen Mahdawi’s Presence in US Undermines Gaza “Peace” Prospects
Federal officials are seeking to deport the Columbia pro-Palestine protester to the occupied West Bank.
Trump Signs Executive Order Delaying Negotiations for Prescription Drug Prices
One policy advocate described the move as “a total capitulation to the demands of drug corporation lobbyists.”
Democrats Shift Towards Limiting Stock Trading by Members of Congress
One proposal, backed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, would ban lawmakers from owning or trading stocks.