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DNC Moves to Oust David Hogg After He Says Party Isn’t Standing Up to Trump
The DNC cited a procedural concern, but Hogg said it is “impossible to ignore the broader context” of his criticisms.
Trump Says US Will End Long-Standing Sanctions on Syria
The US has maintained sanctions on Syria for decades, fueling poverty and hunger among the country’s population.
Republicans Sneak “Nonprofit Killer” Bill Into Reconciliation Package
Opponents say the bill “threaten[s] the foundational rights of free speech,” especially targeting pro-Palestine speech.
Left-Wing Streamer Hasan Piker Says He Was Detained by Customs Over Trump Views
“It’s very obvious they knew exactly who I was,” said Hasan Piker, who has millions of followers on social media.
Trump Is “Unrestrained” in Use of Presidency for Pursuit of Personal Wealth
“These are conflicts on a scale that we’ve never seen before in American history,” says NYT reporter Eric Lipton.
New Colorado Law Enhances Protections Against Voter Discrimination
“Colorado is paving a different path by acting on its own to strengthen our right to vote,” said one advocate.
Judges Who Ruled Against Trump Are Receiving Unsolicited Pizza Deliveries
“It’s really an unnecessary and an unfortunate threat to our security,” one judge said.
Trump’s Executive Order to Lower Drug Costs Has No Clear Enforcement Mechanism
The administration is seeking to lower costs by obtaining “most favored nation” status among pharmaceutical companies.
Pittsburgh Can’t Vote on Whether to Divest From Genocide in May Election
Legal challenges killed the referendum effort, and a group is suing grassroots organizers for legal costs.
DOJ Voting Rights Unit Shifts Focus From Ballot Access to Investigating “Fraud”
Voter fraud is incredibly rare, despite the president repeatedly claiming otherwise.