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A Political Stalemate Over Puerto Rico Is Leaving US Disaster Funding in Limbo
The Trump administration’s neglect of Puerto Rico is based in racial bias.
Trump Campaign Pulls in Unprecedented Fundraising in First Quarter
Supported by small donors, Trump's campaign reported raising $30.3 million in presidential campaign funds.
A Dangerous Hate Campaign Is Ramping Up Against Ilhan Omar
The Minnesota freshman Congress member says death threats against her have spiked in recent days.
House Democrats Subpoena Deutsche Bank as Part of Trump Finance Probe
During the course of his business career, Trump has reportedly received more than $2 billion in loans from the bank.
Trump’s Racist Policies Make 2019 Look Like 1919
Trump’s religious and racial bigotry, rampant sexism and policies on immigration have thrown us into a time machine.
Trump’s Embrace of Netanyahu Will Haunt the Middle East for Years
U.S.-controlled “peace processes” have failed in Israel-Palestine for more than a quarter of a century.
A Progressive US Policy Must Extend Beyond Open Borders
Opening the borders is a realistic policy proposal, but it's inseparable from a broader progressive agenda.
Trump Reportedly Pushed to Drop Asylum Seekers in Democratic Sanctuary Cities
The White House reportedly considered dropping migrants off in Democratic districts as a supposed “punishment.”
Treasury Department Fails to Meet Deadline to Hand Over Trump’s Tax Returns
The defiant tone of Mnuchin's letter was foreshadowed on Tuesday when he appeared before the House Committee.
AOC Calls Out GOP for Attacking Green New Deal While Supporting Oil Subsidies
She also slammed Republicans for fervently criticizing the resolution without appearing to have read the document.