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Prosecutors Resign Over Trump Ordering DOJ to Drop Case Against NYC Mayor
The DOJ had ordered the case against Mayor Eric Adams to be dropped following weeks of his cozying up to Trump.
House GOP Advances Budget With Over $1T in Cuts to Medicaid and Food Stamps
House Republicans blocked amendments that would’ve protected Medicaid and federal nutrition benefits from the deep cuts.
This Valentine’s Day, Let’s Ditch Romance Myths and Seek Collective Liberation
In this frightening time, let’s dedicate ourselves to true love and liberation, caring for each other and the world.
Senate Confirms Vaccine Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Lead HHS
Kennedy has peddled disinformation on vaccines, drinking water, Medicaid, and other health-related issues.
Jayapal Unveils Bill to End “Citizens United,” Slamming “Shadow President” Musk
The impact of “Citizens United” is clearer than ever with Elon Musk buying his way into power, Pramila Jayapal said.
German Political Leader Promises Inquiry Into Musk’s Interference in Elections
Musk inserted himself into Germany's elections in December, when he endorsed the far right Alternative for Germany.
By Refusing to Obey Court Orders, Trump Is Provoking a Constitutional Crisis
Trump is making real the words of OMB director Russell Vought, who said “we are living in a post-Constitutional time.”
How Is the Trump Family Profiting From the New Cryptocurrency Memecoin?
Journalist Eric Lipton discusses Trump and his allies’ cryptocurrency schemes, Elon Musk’s operations, and more.
DOGE’s Illegal Takeover Pulls From Fascist Playbooks
When we see a parallel government taking shape, we should not refrain from calling fascism what it is.
Trump’s Approval Rating Dips 8 Points After Issuing Dozens of Executive Orders
Vice President J.D. Vance has errantly suggested that federal judges have no right to review executive branch actions.