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US Sanctions Fuel Migration Even as Biden Restricts Asylum Seekers at Border
The number of asylum seekers from Cuba and Venezuela is expected to grow as Title 42 ends.
A Ceasefire Is Immediately Needed to Reduce Escalating War in Ukraine
Phyllis Bennis says a ceasefire is only a prelude to negotiations, which should lead to Russian troops being pulled out.
Migrant Defenders Slam Biden’s Plan to Deploy 1,500 Troops to Southern Border
The administration is playing into the hands of anti-immigrant zealots who demonize asylum seekers, said one advocate.
Advocates Warn Biden’s New Migrant Policy Restricts Rights of Asylum Seekers
Expanding refugee resettlement shouldn’t be traded off, undermining those seeking asylum at the border, activists say.
PACT Act Faces Uphill Battle to Address Chemical Poisoning of Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs is unprepared for a flood of claims from veterans disabled by toxic exposure.
Biden Admin Vowed to Pursue Accountability for Opioid Crisis But Has Gone Quiet
Experts say a lack of federal leadership may lead to missteps or wasted opportunities in use of opioid settlement funds.
Biden White House Rejects Progressive Demands to Ignore Abortion Pill Ruling
Should the ruling be upheld, the entire FDA approval process could be placed at the mercy of right-wing judges.
Chemical Industry Spent Millions Lobbying Against Regulation of Toxic Substances
Faced with a new regulatory push, the industry spent over $65 million lobbying Congress and federal agencies in 2022.
Biden’s Justice Department Sues Norfolk Southern Over Toxic East Palestine Crash
Rail workers hope the lawsuit is a “wake-up call” to rail companies who lobby for lax regulations and strict scheduling.
Biden Wants More Border Patrol Than MAGA Republicans
The president positioned himself to the right of the GOP and its fear-mongering about fentanyl in a recent tweet.