Tag: Senate
Only 15 senators back effort to block arms to Israel as...
Despite an escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and allegations of war crimes, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly rejected resolutions to halt $8.8 billion in weapons sales to Israel, with only 15 senators supporting the effort.
White House orders Social Security shutdowns and service cuts as Trump...
Millions of beneficiaries face office closures and phone service cuts as Trump’s Social Security pick, Frank Bisignano, refuses to commit to reversing policies.
Why ‘pro-Israel, pro-peace’ advocates cling to genocide denial
But very few members of Congress dare to acknowledge that reality, while their silence and denials scream out complicity.
Schumer’s lack of fight is the real problem
Whether you read Chuck Schumer as surrendering or taking an unwise but principled stance, one thing is clear: People now want leaders who fight.
Why Congress members face a lawsuit for funding Israel’s war on...
Suing Congress members who are complicit in genocide is a good step for exposing—and organizing against—the power of the warfare state.
Trump’s Cabinet picks aren’t just unqualified and inexperienced—they’re morally bankrupt
While every president has a right to select their own Cabinet appointees, the Senate also has the Constitutional authority to decide whether each nominee is fit to serve.
Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons...
The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.
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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Trump executive order targets state climate laws, shields fossil fuel industry from accountability
New order directs Justice Department to block enforcement of state climate laws, raising legal questions and stoking fears of fossil fuel immunity.
This chart explains why Trump backflipped on tariffs. The economic damage would have been huge
The answer is simple: the economic cost to the U.S. was too high.
New book reveals tactics Coca-Cola uses to remain No. 1 soft drink company in...
“Sweet and Deadly: How Coca-Cola Spreads Disinformation and Makes Us Sick” is a detailed account of the tactics used to maintain a great reputation despite company's secrets.
Louisiana jury orders Chevron to pay millions to restore coastal wetlands
The jury found Texaco, which was bought by Chevron in 2001, in violation of state coastal resource regulations because the company didn't restore wetlands destroyed by drilling oil wells, dredging canals and dumped wastewater.
Another rupture: Keystone pipeline shutdown threatens fuel prices and exposes pattern of failure
Oil spill in North Dakota raises environmental and economic concerns as safety record of “safest pipeline in the world” comes under renewed scrutiny.