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Trump Admin Refuses to Abide by 1 in 3 Court Rulings Against Its Policies
The White House has openly defied court orders at an unprecedented rate, legal experts note.
Senate Dems Question Potential “Secret Side Deal” in Trump Paramount Settlement
Trump has suggested that his $16 million settlement is worth twice as much as the publicly reported amount.
UK, 24 Countries Say Gaza War “Must End Now” — But Decline Taking Action
The statement, signed by numerous EU countries, contains only a threat to take further action against the genocide.
Texas Lawmakers Ignored Key Recommendations to Prepare Rural Areas for Floods
The state legislature has repeatedly failed to enact measures like alert systems and funding for local data collection.
Hundreds of NASA Employees Blast Trump Over “Wasteful Changes” to Agency
Trump's cuts will “leave the American people without the unique public good that NASA provides,” NASA workers wrote.
Only 6 Vote for House Legislation to Nix $500M in Military Funding to Israel
The amendment targeted a small portion of the $830 billion in Pentagon funding passed last week.
Amid Epstein Fallout, Video of Trump Judging Teens in Model Contest Resurfaces
Polls show most Americans — and a high portion of MAGA voters — are dissatisfied with transparency in the Epstein case.
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Allocates $300M to Protect Billionaire’s Homes
In the past, Trump has directly profited from overcharging agencies to protect him at his personal properties.
Trump Administration Will Shut Down 7 Major Housing Discrimination Cases
Three cases allege that local governments clustered polluting industrial facilities in minority neighborhoods.
Trump Admin to Restrict Waivers That Let States Help Kids Stay on Medicaid
This comes less than two weeks after Trump signed into law the largest Medicaid cuts in US history.