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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...
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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...
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...
Wisconsin Judge Arrested by FBI Over Immigration Obstruction
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan stands accused of aiding an undocumented defendant in evading ICE agents at her courthouse. Federal...
Courts and Tensions Dominate Political Headlines
A US federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plan to withhold funding from schools with diversity initiatives, prompting...
Threats Against Judges Double as Politics Heat Up
Serious threats toward U.S. federal judges more than doubled from 2021 to 2023, with many aimed at women jurists, reports The 19th. Judges cite...
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