Thursday, May 14, 2026

Tag: Republicans

House of Representatives impeach Homeland Security secretary

This was the GOP's second attempt to impeach Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas.

Republicans spearhead Congress’s assault on endangered species with 2024 bill riders

Endangered wildlife faces a new threat as Congress's 2024 bill riders, largely driven by Republicans, push species closer to extinction.

Sanders sounds alarm: Trump win spells disaster for democracy

In an impassioned warning, Bernie Sanders delves into the dire consequences for American democracy if Donald Trump secures victory in 2024, amidst escalating political and environmental crises.

Forget the gaudy Biden vs. Trump soap opera. What counts nationally:...

Not voting or voting third party in a razor-close purple state (as in 2016) empowers a dictatorial narcissist.

GOP rejection of Hunter Biden’s public testimony offer sparks democratic outcry

Democratic leaders criticize House Oversight Republicans for declining Hunter Biden's offer to testify publicly, exposing the tension and political drama within the ongoing impeachment probe.

The return of the far right

Does the far right sees 2024 as its greatest opportunity since the 1930s to push the needle toward fascism?

Republican AINOs—Americans in name only

These AINOS have proven that they have no allegiance to the country in which they live.

Republican contradictions

Is it the anti-government nihilist position or the fascist position?

GOP ‘political arsonists’ get their man: McCarthy ousted in historic House...

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.

House GOP unveils budget with trillions in cuts to medicaid, food...

The Republican proposal would cut federal discretionary spending by nearly $5 trillion over the next decade.

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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.

Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins

The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).

Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba

The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...

California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze

Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.

Butter (and schools), not guns (and warfare)

The War Against Iran, Up Close and Personal (and All Too Far Away).