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House Republicans Subpoena Left-Wing Groups Amid Trump Administration Crackdown
The move comes as the Trump administration has escalated its efforts to attack left-wing movements at home and abroad.
At Least 1.5 Million Kids Have Lost Food Assistance Under Republican Budget Law
Arizona has seen the most staggering decline in SNAP participation, falling 49 percent among children in the state.
Republicans Are Trying to Give Big Oil Immunity for Causing Climate Chaos
A new report further links fossil fuel emissions to extreme weather events. States are trying to make polluters pay.
US Golfer Tried to Call Trump to Overturn Penalty, on Heels of World Cup Scandal
Right-wing golfer Bryson DeChambeau has previously visited the Trump White House and played golf with the president.
Republicans Want to Punish Canada for “Exporting” Its Wildfire Smoke Into the US
The Republicans make no mention of experts’ warnings that the climate crisis is supercharging the wildfires.
McConnell’s Been on Sick Leave for a Month. US Workers Aren’t Guaranteed a Day.
The US is the only wealthy country in the world that does not guarantee paid sick leave for workers.
Alaska GOP Pushes 800-Mile Gas Terminal and Pipeline That Could Decimate Climate
Republicans in Alaska want tax breaks for a Trump-backed megaproject that Indigenous activists oppose.
Our Health Care System Is Broken Beyond Repair. We Need Medicare for All.
Repealing Medicare cuts and restoring ACA subsidies are the first step. But ultimately, we need universal health care.
Caving to Trump, 2 Republicans Change Their Votes on Iran War Powers Resolution
Tim Kaine, the lead sponsor of the blocked resolution, said the vote was held to “appease [Trump’s] temper tantrum.”
GOP Farm Bill Puts Food Assistance at Even Greater Risk Amid Growing Crisis
Nearly 30 percent of US state governments believe they may be forced to narrow SNAP eligibility to cope with new costs.