Rob Malley for Iran envoy: A test case for Biden’s commitment to diplomacy
Biden’s response to the far-right uproar against Malley will be a test of his fortitude in standing up to the hawks and charting a new course for U.S. policy in the Middle East.
They rescued pigs and turkeys from factory farms – and now face decades in...
It’s an alarming example of the power of the animal agriculture industry, the confluence of interests between industry and law enforcement, and the appalling treatment of animals in industrial agricultural production.
GOP ‘political arsonists’ get their man: McCarthy ousted in historic House vote
The 216-210 vote to remove McCarthy (R-Calif.) came after his allies failed to come up with enough votes to table the motion to vacate.
Video: California police officer punches autistic teen in face
“The officer at that time had the opportunity to deescalate the situation, and he chose to escalate the situation in a manner that resulted in Preston, in my opinion, being assaulted.”
A chill wind: Texas unleashes bounty hunters on women
Texas' latest abortion ban deputizes ordinary citizens to hunt down and sue anyone who helps a woman get an abortion after 6 weeks (e.g. clinic staff, taxi drivers, someone who provided money for the procedure).
FBI raids home of New York police union president
The president of a New York City police union appears to be under federal investigation after FBI agents raided his home and the union headquarters on Tuesday.
Progressives slam GOP’s ‘shameful’ attempt to add another $25 billion to Pentagon budget
"It's time to fix our broken budget priorities, and start putting human needs over Pentagon greed."
Biden vs. Trump: A rematch fraught with voter apathy and partisan divides
As Biden and Trump clinch their party nominations for a historic rematch, voter enthusiasm hits a new low, reflecting a divided nation's quest for alternatives.
Watch: Bernie Sanders and Al Gore talk climate change and the future of clean...
"All over the country activists are now being energized."
EPA creates loophole for toxic air pollution
“EPA’s action is dangerous and shameful.”