Unchecked: Rep. Ayanna Pressley on the President’s Power Grab
Donald Trump’s presidency continues to challenge all conventional understanding of executive authority. His administration’s extensive use of executive orders has...
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Democrats Swear They’ll Fight Elon Musk. But What About the Cash They Took From SpaceX?
There’s a pesky fact for congressional Democrats crying foul about Elon Musk’s hostile takeover of the U.S. government: Many of...
US releasing Russian prisoner Alexander Vinnik in Marc Fogel exchange, official says
The United States is releasing Russian prisoner Alexander Vinnik as part of the deal to secure Marc Fogel's freedom, a...
Days before Trump halted funding, an ex-Israeli hostage was held at UNRWA school in Gaza, she reveals
After the release of British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari, she and her mother, Mandy, revealed Emily was held captive in a...
South Africa hits back at Trump’s claim that it is ‘confiscating land,’ as US aid to country threatened
JOHANNESBURG - President Donald Trump’s announcement that he plans to cut off all foreign aid to South Africa because he...
Israel orders UNRWA to cease operations in country over terror ties: ‘miserably failed in its mandate’
The Israeli government has ordered the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to cease its operations in the country,...
Republicans Say This Anti-Immigrant Bill Will Protect Victims of Abuse. It Will Do the Opposite.
Members of Congress are once again using horrific acts of violence against women to lay the groundwork for President Donald...
To Ban TikTok, Supreme Court Would Rank “National Security” Before First Amendment
There are limits to the First Amendment, under established U.S. Supreme Court precedent. There is no constitutional protection for inciting...
Netanyahu goes against doctor’s orders, appears in Israeli parliament after surgery
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in the hall of the Israeli parliament on Tuesday for a crucial budget-related vote, despite the...
Keeping Sanctions in Force Would “Pull the Rug Out From Under Syria”
After a shock offensive by rebels brought an end to Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Syria is at a crossroads. Rebuilding Syria...
Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage, allows couples to wed starting in January
Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill was officially written into law Tuesday, allowing same-sex couples to legally wed.The law was published...
Ireland scraps controversial hate speech measures following criticism by Elon Musk, Conor McGregor
The Irish government is dropping parts of its controversial hate speech laws which have been criticized by free speech advocates...
From False Arrest to Shooting Sonya Massey: A Cop Kept Getting Jobs Despite His Lies
In partnership with This story was originally published by Invisible Institute, IPM Newsroom, and Illinois Times. Kyle Adkins was leaving...
Night Two at the Democratic National Convention: The Obamas Take Center Stage
Getty Images/Ringer illustration Barack Obama’s speech Tuesday night felt familiar to Democrats: a catalog of rapturous oratory. Michelle Obama’s speech...
Project 2025 Co-Author Caught Admitting the Secret Conservative Plan to Ban Porn
“I actually never talk about our porn agenda,” said Russell Vought, a former top Trump administration official, in late July....
