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Biden’s Marijuana Policies Help Business But Not the Victims of the War on Drugs
Rescheduling will provide tax benefits for weed companies, but it won't help those who have suffered criminalization.
16 House Democrats Vote to Pass Bill Barring Pausing of Israel Arms Shipments
Critics say the bill is a severe overcorrection to Biden’s weapons pause which is likely ineffectual anyways.
Jewish Biden Appointee Resigns Over US’s “Disastrous” Backing of Gaza Genocide
Lily Greenberg Call said her Jewish background is what compels her to take a stand against the administration.
US Holds “Direct Complicity” in Gaza Famine, Former and Current US Officials Say
“I believe the U.S. to be complicit in creating the conditions for famine,” one USAID staffer said.
Biden Calls for Debates With Trump Where Mics Will Automatically Shut Off
“Make my day, pal,” Biden said in comments directed toward Trump about a proposed debate schedule.
Biden Advances $1.2B Transfer of Ground-Based Weapons to Israel Amid Rafah Raid
The deal would reportedly provide tank ammunition and tactical vehicles — equipment Israel could use in an invasion.
Top Israeli Official Calls for Israeli Settlement of Gaza in Chilling Remarks
Ben-Gvir called for the “voluntary departure” of Palestinians from Gaza — a euphemism for ethnic cleansing.
Army Major and Pentagon Officer Resigns Over US Support of Gaza Genocide
“At some point … you’re either advancing a policy that enables the mass starvation of children, or you’re not,” he said.
Israel Orders Evacuations in North and South Gaza as Deaths Top 35,000
Israeli forces are intensifying their campaigns across the strip, unleashing what some say are the worst bombings yet.
Israeli Officials Vote to Expand Rafah Invasion Amid “Unspeakable” Disaster
One source said that the expansion of the invasion would cross the Biden administration’s stated “red line.”