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Trump’s Escalation Against Venezuela Is Built on the War on Drugs
Every president since Nixon has advanced the policies and institutions that Trump is using to take us to closer to war.
Venezuela Mobilizes Military in Response to Approaching US Aircraft Carrier
The US now has about 15,000 troops in the area where tensions have escalated since the boat strikes began in September.
How Government Shutdowns Leave Polluting Legacies
Previous pauses in EPA enforcement indicate that a lack of federal oversight can embolden polluters.
Veteran Affairs Losing Doctors and Nurses Amid Understaffing, Facility Closures
Hundreds of VA staff warned that policy changes under Trump will “negatively affect the lives of all veterans.”
After More Than 2 Weeks in ICE Detention, UK Commentator Sami Hamdi Released
The Trump administration’s agreement acknowledged that he is not “a danger to the community or to national security.”
Here Are the “Fake Electors” and Other Allies Trump Just Pardoned
The proclamation, which is only for federal charges, is symbolic and does not prevent state-level prosecutions.
Supreme Court Will Decide If Mail-In Ballots Must Arrive by Election Day
The court is expected to hear arguments early next year and issue a ruling months before the crucial midterm elections.
Backing Trump Has Paid Off for Silicon Valley Billionaires Like Marc Andreessen
Lawsuits have been dropped and settlements renegotiated in favor of companies as the administration guts the CFPB.
Trump Continues to Slash Corporate Taxes as GOP Pushes to Cut Medicaid and SNAP
The administration has gutted enforcement of a corporate tax enacted as part of the Biden-era Inflation Reducation Act.
If Trump Sells Student Loan Portfolio, Avenues of Debt Cancellation Could Close
Privatizing student loan debt would mean less protection for debtors, more suffering, and fewer paths to relief.