Friday, November 13, 2026

Progressive Caucus backs bill to block bombs to Israel

The Congressional Progressive Caucus has endorsed legislation halting offensive U.S. weapons sales to Israel, marking a historic shift as outrage over Gaza’s devastation grows.

White House defense of Trump boat killings raises alarm over war powers, legality, and...

After confirming a second strike that killed survivors of a September boat bombing, the White House insists President Trump can target anyone labeled a “narco-terrorist” while legal experts and lawmakers warn the actions resemble murder, not self defense.

The US built a blueprint to avoid civilian war casualties. Trump officials scrapped it.

The civilian protection mission was dissolved as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made “lethality” a top priority.

Poland officially enacts ban on fur farming

The legislation was signed into law by President Karol Nawrocki and it marks the end of an era as the European Union’s largest remaining fur producer.

Economy adds 213,000 jobs in June, unemployment edges up to 4.0 percent

The average hourly wage in manufacturing rose just 1.7 percent in the last year.

House vote advances SPEED Act as 11 Democrats join Republicans to weaken NEPA protections

Climate and frontline groups warn the permitting bill would gut public oversight, fast track polluting projects, and undermine one of the nation’s foundational environmental laws.

Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk

A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.

Republican bill seeks to eliminate dual citizenship and force Americans to choose

A new proposal from Sen. Bernie Moreno would require millions of Americans to renounce either their U.S. citizenship or their foreign citizenship within one year.

What faith leaders bring to the resistance

Across the US, progressive clergy are seizing ground from Christian nationalists with testimony and liturgy that inspire and mobilize.

The truth about kratom and its safety problems

"Depending on the amount of active ingredient in the product…taking kratom can be harmful," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned people not to use kratom because of possible harm it can cause.