Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Elizabeth Warren investigates whether Trump administration is using shutdown to withhold aid to Puerto...

“In the wake of these reports, I am particularly concerned about the fact that HUD has halted the disbursement of billions of dollars of housing recovery funds for Puerto Rico and other states and territories affected by recent disasters as a result of the President's ongoing government shutdown.”

ICJ examines allegations of genocide in Gaza: South Africa’s accusations and Israel’s defense

In a groundbreaking legal battle at the International Court of Justice, South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Israel defends, citing self-defense and challenging the court's jurisdiction.

Goldman Sachs becomes first major American bank to prohibit Arctic oil financing

“Goldman Sachs is right to recognize that destroying the Arctic Refuge would be bad business. We hope other American banks will follow their lead.”

Report warns taxpayer money is fueling ‘pandemic greed grab’ by US CEOs

Amazon, which has reported $10.3 billion in recent federal contracts, paid CEO Andy Jassy 6,474 times more than it paid its median worker last year.
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The Must-See Speech from the Democratic National Convention

"The heart of our democracy is on the line this November and beyond.”

Amid raft of state-level endorsements, Sanders leads democrats in new national poll

“It’s just one poll, but it looks like Bernie is unhurt and Warren unhelped by the brouhaha.”

Prosecutors move forward with retrial of aid worker who provided water to migrants

"The US government is disgracing itself by threatening and even prosecuting its own citizens for their vital work to save the lives of people in a desperate situation at the border.”

‘This is what solidarity looks like:’ Mass demonstrations at LaGuardia Airport as kids ripped...

"We want to let them know that there are thousands of people who see them, who love them and who will fight for them."

Austria blocks US warplanes as European allies distance themselves from Trump’s Iran war

Austria invokes neutrality law to deny U.S. military airspace access as Spain, Switzerland, and others limit cooperation and criticize the legality of the conflict.

Bernie Sanders calls for national ban on fracking

While scientific studies conclude fracking poses a threat to climate, air quality and water supply, Sanders said it is a major contributor to the world's climate crisis.