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Uplifting commotion across FL & TX Senate races: Mindful backlash to...
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Schumer unveils No Kings Act to counter Supreme Court’s presidential immunity...
Schumer’s No Kings Act aims to counter Supreme Court ruling and reassert presidential accountability.
Republican blockade: Senate stalls ethics reform amid Supreme Court scandals
This move follows intense scrutiny of ethical lapses involving Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas.
Breathing relief: AstraZeneca joins movement to cap US inhaler costs amid...
Following Boehringer Ingelheim's lead, AstraZeneca pledges affordable respiratory care in the U.S., sparking calls for industry-wide reform.
Sanders proposes Social Security overhaul to combat rising senior poverty in...
The path forward, as Sanders articulates, demands a resolute rejection of austerity and a reaffirmation of the collective responsibility to ensure a dignified retirement for all.
McConnell bows out: A legacy of controversy and strategic mastery
McConnell leaves behind a complex legacy shaped by his unwavering commitment to conservative judicial appointments and his adept maneuvering within the corridors of power.
US Senate unveils aid bill amidst criticism over support for Netanyahu’s...
The unfolding scenario brings to light the complexity of U.S. foreign aid and its ramifications on international relations and human rights.
Sanders’ bill targets sky-high CEO pay: A push for economic equity
The legislation, titled the Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act, targets corporations with stark discrepancies in compensation between CEOs and their workers.
Senators vote to table Sanders’ resolution on Israel and Gaza
While the issue continues to split Democrats, almost all Republicans voted against it and 17 senators missed the vote.
On Gaza, most Congress members have been moral failures. Don’t grade...
Capitol Hill remains a friendly place for the Israeli government as it keeps receiving massive arms shipments courtesy of U.S. taxpayers.
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Elon Musk leaves Trump administration after gutting government services and dodging oversight
Musk’s chaotic 130-day tenure ends with lasting damage to federal agencies, threats to global aid, and deep conflicts of interest that watchdogs say will haunt public institutions for years.
The corrosive delusion of progress and the American dream
Most crises trace back to identifiable decisions and actions. Even the lead-up to the two world wars could have been disrupted numerous...
Death, sexual violence and human trafficking: Fallout from US aid withdrawal hits the world’s...
Exclusive State Department records show: As the Trump administration abandons its humanitarian commitments, diplomats are reporting that the cuts have led to violence and instability while undermining anti-terrorism initiatives.
How bad does it have to get before the DNC declares an emergency?
Right now, the Democratic Party appears to be stuck between Little Rock and a hard place.
The richest Republicans in Congress push tax cuts for themselves while slashing food, healthcare,...
A new report reveals 35 of the wealthiest GOP lawmakers—worth over $2.5 billion—stand to profit from Trump’s tax cuts while their constituents lose access to SNAP, Medicaid, and student aid.