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FBI Officials Reportedly Redacted References to Trump From Epstein Files
Three unnamed sources confirmed to Bloomberg that the FBI had also redacted the names of other prominent public figures.
Ron Johnson: Stock Trading Ban Would Make It “Unattractive” to Be in Congress
Sen. Ron Johnson is one of the richest members of Congress, with a net worth of tens of millions of dollars.
Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theorist Who Likened BLM to Terrorists to Lead Counterterrorism Center
The Senate confirmed Joe Kent as director of the National Counterterrorism Center in a 52 to 44 vote.
24 Senators Vote for Sanders Resolution to Stop Bombs Sale to Israel
Forty Democrats signed a letter expressing alarm over starvation in Gaza this week — but only 27 voted to withhold arms.
USDA Said It Would Cut $148M in DEI Grants, Then Went Dark on Grant Recipients
The cuts were announced in June, but groups who fear they could be affected have heard minimal information since then.
DOJ Drops Antitrust Case Against Company Represented by Bondi’s Former Employer
The decision to drop the case comes days after the Justice Department fired two of its top antitrust officials.
60 Years After Creation of Medicaid, GOP Cuts Threaten the Lifeline for Millions
The GOP budget bill slashes nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid, which is the largest payer of long-term care in the US.
The Epstein Case Is Not a Distraction. It Shows How Elite Impunity is Sustained.
The sustained attention around the Epstein files lets us shine a light on the bipartisan architecture of impunity.
If Mamdani and Fateh Become Mayors, Will Dem Elites Still Collude to Sink Them?
Parts of Fateh and Mamdani’s platforms would be difficult to execute without cooperation from their city councils.
Starmer Slammed for Threatening to Withhold UK Recognition of Palestinian State
Starmer announced he would only recognize a Palestinian state if Israel doesn't agree to a ceasefire.