Thursday, November 12, 2026
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The real Dem bombshell – the new coalition’s breakthrough fusion of agendas and values

“The times, they are a-changin’ and progressive Dems, new and old, lead the redemption of America.”
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Scientists sue to stop NSF from closing its social science unit

The directorate hands out about $247 million a year, nearly two-thirds of federal grant funding in these fields, according to NSF figures.
The Rio Grande curves through desert at sunset beside a rocky canyon wall in Big Bend National Park.

Supreme Court lets border wall work resume in Big Bend

The Court said the trial judge likely had no power to hear the challengers' claim, and cited costs of nearly half a million dollars a day.
A brick and white office building with large arched windows and a Palantir sign on a sunny street corner.

Palantir hires ex-Sen. Tester as Democrats plan to probe the firm

Palantir holds about $2 billion in federal contracts, according to government records cited by NPR.
A dark sign reading United States Department of Labor stands in front of a lit street lamp and building.

Scott asks Labor Department for written pledge to keep its records

The Nov. 4 letter cites a federal law that carries up to three years in prison for destroying federal records.

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10 Reasons Hakeem Jeffries Should Not Be the Next Speaker of the House

“Here are ten reasons why Jeffries should not be Speaker.”
The white domed U.S. Capitol building seen from its lawn under a blue sky.

The real Dem bombshell – the new coalition’s breakthrough fusion of agendas and values

“The times, they are a-changin’ and progressive Dems, new and old, lead the redemption of America.”
Rows of wooden desks face a raised dais with red drapes in a historic legislative chamber.

Blue Tsunami, Meet the Senate Filibuster

Democrats will hold at least 54 Senate seats when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3, 2027, but ending debate on a bill still takes 60 votes.

Since 1975, $79 trillion has been redistributed from the bottom 90% to the top...

Has this massive redistribution, driven by policies favoring corporations and the wealthy, reshaped the American economy?
A black and white electron microscope image of a long, looped Ebola virus particle.

Firm Linked to Trump’s Sons Got Nearly $40 Million in Federal Contracts to Screen...

XpresTest has years of experience conducting disease screening in U.S. airports but has never worked with Ebola or provided biosecurity services abroad. It’s “a new thing for us,” the company’s CEO said.

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Biden's approval plummets as key demographic support wavers: staffers voice concern over Gaza policy.
An aerial view of the five-sided Pentagon surrounded by parking lots, with the Washington skyline behind it.
Rep. Thomas Massie's eight articles allege at least 243 deaths in strikes on suspected drug boats, and impeachment would need three Republican votes.
The Rio Grande curves through desert at sunset beside a rocky canyon wall in Big Bend National Park.
The Court said the trial judge likely had no power to hear the challengers' claim, and cited costs of nearly half a million dollars a day.