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Biden EPA’s New Rules for Fossil Fuel-Powered Plants Met With Mixed Response
The rules limit emissions from existing coal and new gas-powered plants, but existing gas-powered plants are excluded.
Senate Approves $95B Package With $17B in Unconditional Military Aid for Israel
Sanders condemned the Senate's refusal to allow a vote on his amendment to cut military aid to Israel from the bill.
South Korean High Court Hears First-Ever Youth Climate Case in Asia
The lawsuit notes that the government is constitutionally obligated to protect Koreans from the climate emergency.
Sanders to Push Amendment Removing Military Funding for Israel in Aid Package
Sanders’s amendment would restore US funding to UNRWA, the most important aid agency working in Gaza.
New Rule Will Lower Child Care Co-Pays, Improve Payments to Day Care Providers
The White House says families are expected to save about $200 a month on average. The new rule is effective April 30.
Palestine Advocates Slam Biden for Pushing $18 Billion Warplane Sale to Israel
The deal involves the sale of as many as 50 F-15 fighters, as well as munitions, training, and other support.
New Electronic Monitoring Tech Piloted Both Inside and Outside of Prisons, Jails
Some devices have the potential to reveal not just the wearer’s location, but also capture personal data.
State Department Official Resigns Over Biden Gaza Policy
“Trying to advocate for human rights just became impossible,” Foreign Affairs Officer Annelle Sheline said.
Experts Back Mexico’s Ban on Genetically Modified Corn Amid US Trade Dispute
The Biden administration is challenging the ban in a dispute settlement panel under a North American trade deal.
Jeremy Corbyn Calls for Pressuring Biden to Drop All Charges Against Assange
“All of us that believe in democracy should now be standing alongside Julian,” the former UK Labor Party leader said.