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State Dept. Threatens Intervention in Brazil as Bolsonaro Put on House Arrest
The Trump administration has already sanctioned the judge presiding over Bolsonaro’s alleged coup attempt trial.
Speaker Mike Johnson Calls Occupied West Bank an “Integral Part” of Israel
Johnson is reportedly the highest-ranking American official to visit an illegal Israeli settlement.
El Salvador Abolishes Presidential Term Limits in Boost to Authoritarian Bukele
“Democracy has died in El Salvador today,” said opposition Congressmember Marcela Villatoro.
Democrats Are Struggling to Block Trump’s Texas Power Grab
“When you can’t win fairly, you cheat, and that is exactly what this is,” a civil rights advocate said of Trump’s ploy.
Trump Plans to Build $200 Million White House Party Room
It’s unclear how much of the funds needed for the project would come from taxpayers.
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.