Thursday, April 9, 2026

Progressive news investigation: Legal challenges emerge as Trump’s DOGE faces transparency scrutiny

Legal challenges erupt over Trump’s advisory panel as transparency and fairness come under scrutiny.

Takeover by rogue secessionist from within—fortress America nibbled to death by ruthless ducks

What the rebellious confederacy could not pull off with violence, today’s nefarious secession depends on legalistic, electoral and political trappings.

American troops as migrants

What the MAGA crowd don’t recognize: the troops they plan to rely on to carry out the deportations of potentially millions of people are, in their own way, also migrants.

Nationwide protests erupt against Trump’s inauguration amid fears of far-right agenda

Nationwide protests amplify voices against policies threatening marginalized communities.

Democrats have a massive opportunity as a pure opposition party

If they want to win, Democrats should view themselves not as the minority—but as the opposition.

Trump Treasury nominee Scott Bessent opposes raising $7.25 minimum wage despite millions living in...

Bessent links wage policies to state decisions while critics warn of deepening inequality.

Trump’s External Revenue Service sparks alarm over regressive tax hikes and wealthy giveaways

Trump’s tariff-driven plan to fund tax cuts for the wealthy faces criticism from economists and lawmakers.

Angling toward Armageddon

You might think that the Washington establishment would be hard at work trying to prevent the ultimate catastrophe—a nuclear war.

GOP’s Medicaid cuts plan draws widespread backlash as experts warn of devastating consequences

Leaked GOP plan shows intent to strip millions of Americans of healthcare access.