Thursday, November 21, 2024

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Protesters demand US Senate block weapons sales to Israel amid Gaza...

Emblazoned with slogans like “Stop Arming Israel” and “Fund Housing, Not Genocide,” demonstrators gathered in the Hart Senate Office Building ahead of a pivotal Senate vote on Wednesday.

Civil society groups demand Senate block military aid to Israel amid...

The coalition launched the “No More Weapons for Israel’s War” campaign, urging millions of their members across the U.S. to call on their senators to support joint resolutions of disapproval (JRDs) to block the transfer.

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.

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David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...

As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.

Trump’s Energy Department pick: A Fracking CEO who claims ‘there is no climate crisis’

Wright’s history of denying the severity of climate change raise critical questions about his ability to lead an agency central to energy innovation and climate policy.

Pentagon fails seventh straight audit amid $1 trillion military budget

Meanwhile, Congress continues to approve unprecedented increases in military spending, pushing the budget close to $1 trillion.

Protesters demand US Senate block weapons sales to Israel amid Gaza death toll exceeding...

Emblazoned with slogans like “Stop Arming Israel” and “Fund Housing, Not Genocide,” demonstrators gathered in the Hart Senate Office Building ahead of a pivotal Senate vote on Wednesday.

Tlaib, ACLU, and advocates warn H.R. 9495 could empower Trump to silence nonprofits and...

Progressives and civil rights groups sound the alarm over legislation that could allow President-elect Trump to strip nonprofits of their tax-exempt status without evidence, threatening free speech and democracy.