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After Delay Following Failed First Vote, Johnson Narrowly Wins Speakership
Johnson had initially lost the first ballot of the speakership by a margin of 216 votes to 218 against him.
Trump Taps Longtime Corporate Lobbyist Ken Kies for Key Tax Policy Position
If both are confirmed, Kies would work alongside Scott Bessent as Trump pushes an extension of regressive 2017 tax cuts.
Trump Blames Biden Immigration Policy for NOLA Attack Committed by US Citizen
The suspected attacker in New Orleans was a Texas resident, a military veteran and a US-born citizen.
Biden Awards Cheney With Presidential Citizens Medal Despite Human Rights Record
Liz Cheney is being honored alongside 19 other recipients, some of whom fought for LGBTQ rights, which she once opposed.
Major Media Outlets Are Capitulating to Trump’s Attacks on Press Freedom
Experts warn of the dangerous precedent being set for press independence when outlets give in to pressure preemptively.
Between Lessons on Solidarity and Fascism, “Wicked” Is a Movie for These Times
As we bear witness to the same atrocities, we all have different ways of confronting them.
In 2025, We Must Show Up for Each Other and Our Movements
“We need to distinguish our enemies from our friends, even when those friends make mistakes," says Eman Abdelhadi.
Here’s How Truthout Is Preparing for Trump’s Day One
As the incoming administration vows to “come after” the media, independent journalism is more crucial than ever.
With Trump at the Helm, Nuclear Uncertainty Is Set to Grow in 2025
Eighty years after the first atomic bombs, experts say it’s past time to rein in nuclear weapons.
A Trump Inauguration Event Is Charging $100K for Donors to “Pray” With Him
Trump's inauguration committee is on pace to raise more funds than any other president's committee in history.