Senate panel to vote on Blanche for attorney general after he shuts down $1.776...
Two Republican senators who had blocked the nomination demanded the fund be killed in writing. A second order narrows the tax settlement that created it.
Norway bans deforestation, continues it commitment to protect other country’s forests
“Other countries should follow Norway's leadership, and adopt similar zero deforestation commitments."
Sheriff resigns after caught on tape using racial slurs
In addition to the racial slurs, the sheriff can also be heard verbally abusing a woman for several minutes.
Pesticides drifting to unintended flowers could harm pollinators, study finds
Being exposed to multiple pesticides is concerning for the health of bees and could have serious implications for crop production, the function of ecosystems and human health.
Addressing redeemable Trumpers: Offsetting the Blarney, upping midterm pressure
The electoral field, thanks to history’s most vulnerable president, is wide open – handing the left a great opportunity for a stunning harvest.
Khanna unveils $12 trillion progressive plan to cut deficit and invest in working families
As Republicans push tax cuts for the wealthy, Rep. Ro Khanna releases a sweeping economic blueprint that targets Pentagon waste, corporate fraud, and billionaire loopholes to fund national priorities.
Elon Musk’s quarter-billion dollar influence: How his spending helped elect Trump
Elon Musk spent over $250 million to support Trump’s 2024 election, raising questions about billionaire influence in democracy.
The need for international governance and local cooperatives
In the long run, I think we need to move towards international governance to avoid the sort of nasty nationalism we are seeing in America.
Sanders to join grassroots opposition of Republican-backed tax law in Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan
Sanders, who called the tax law "one of the worst pieces of legislation in the modern history of our country," along with many other Democrats, are calling for a repeal.
Hurricane Milton’s fury exposes gaps in emergency response and highlights growing climate threats
The storm has also revealed cracks in emergency preparedness, as rescue efforts struggle to keep up with the scale of destruction.