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AOC Says Mike Johnson’s GOP Is “Running a Protection Racket” for Trump
Johnson told a far-right Faith and Freedom Coalition summit, “I run the protection program. We’ll take care of you, OK?”
New Evidence Suggests RFK Jr. Lied to Senate in Claims About 2019 Samoa Visit
In 2019, shortly after Kennedy promoted his anti-vaccine agenda in Samoa, 83 people on the island died of measles.
Corporate Democrats Are Mobilizing to Counter the Rise of Democratic Socialists
Fifteen centrist Democrats announced their support of a pro-capitalism and pro-law enforcement manifesto.
New Trump Administration Policy Hides Deaths at National Parks From Public
“Transparency can save lives, and keeping park deaths quiet may put visitors at risk,” one critic wrote.
Mamdani’s Rent Board Votes to Freeze Rent for About 1 Million NYC Apartments
With the vote, tenants of rent-stabilized apartments won’t see a hike on their lease renewals starting October 1.
Judge Halts Trump’s Order to Create Federal Voter List and Restrict Mail Voting
However, the injunction applies only to this year’s elections.
Jeffries Says Mamdani Has “Work to Do” to Placate Establishment Dems in Congress
“The mayor and I agree to strongly disagree about some of his endorsements,” Jeffries said following Tuesday's election.
After the DSA’s Political Earthquake in NYC, Will the Tremors Be Felt Elsewhere?
Establishment Democrats are on the back foot after candidates backed by Democratic Socialists of America swept races.
Caving to Trump, 2 Republicans Change Their Votes on Iran War Powers Resolution
Tim Kaine, the lead sponsor of the blocked resolution, said the vote was held to “appease [Trump’s] temper tantrum.”
GOP Farm Bill Puts Food Assistance at Even Greater Risk Amid Growing Crisis
Nearly 30 percent of US state governments believe they may be forced to narrow SNAP eligibility to cope with new costs.