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Trump’s Education Department Halts “Disparate Impact” Enforcement
The Trump administration’s Department of Education ended the use of “disparate impact” analysis in civil rights cases, a dramatic shift that might...
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Illinois Landlord Gets 53-Year Sentence for Anti-Muslim Killing of 6-Year-Old
An Illinois landlord received a 53-year prison term for murdering a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy and wounding his mother in a hate-driven...
Trump Sidesteps Congress to Defund Public Broadcasting
In a late-night executive order, President Trump froze federal funds to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, effectively defunding NPR and PBS...
Rep. Jayapal Urges Democrats to “Go Big,” Revives Medicare for All
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, leading the House Progressive Caucus, calls on Democrats to embrace bold policy proposals rather than simply...
Montana Legislators Counter Youth Climate Suit with Restrictive Bills
Following a landmark court ruling in favor of young climate activists, Montana’s Republican lawmakers introduced legislation to limit...
Trump Celebrates 100 Days, Economic Uncertainty Looms
President Donald Trump marked his first 100 days back in office with a rally in Michigan, touting job creation pledges and lauding his...
Gaza’s Intensifying Crisis and Trump Administration Tax Probe Heighten Tensions
A deepening humanitarian disaster grips Gaza, with continued Israeli bombardments and a protracted blockade endangering civilians. Local health...
IRS Audit Rates Plummet Amid Workforce Cuts
The IRS is conducting fewer audits than ever before, with rates falling to a record low of 0.36% in 2023. This decline is attributed to...
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