Sunday, May 24, 2026

Republican judge blocks student debt relief rule before it’s finalized, delaying relief for millions

The Biden administration has been working to alleviate the burden of student loans, especially for long-term borrowers who have been repaying loans for decades.

Election spending boosted by secret money tops $100M as IRS ends donor reporting rules

By choosing to keep their donors secret, these groups leave voters in the dark as to exactly who is funding their political activities. And the IRS won't know either.

5 reasons why Trump’s corporate tax cut is appallingly dumb

Don’t fall for Trump’s corporate tax giveaway.

An American New Deal for an entire continent?

The fundamentals of geopolitical change.

California oil and gas industry leans on political heavyweights to drill wells

New well count rises as governor appoints oil lobbyist to top role.

Julian Assange secures release after plea deal with US government

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange agrees to a plea deal, leading to his release from Belmarsh Prison and highlighting the ongoing debates about press freedom and whistleblower prosecution.

Bernie Sanders Trails Hillary Clinton by 2 Points in California

It's a statistical tie in California as the June 7 primary approaches.

Iranians continue protests, defying rising death toll and potential execution

Nine weeks into anti-regime protests led by women and young people, one human rights group estimated that Iran's security forces have killed at least 326 people, including 43 children.