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fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

House Republican GOES OFF on Her Colleagues: Immoral Freaks!'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna criticized immoral behavior in Congress, calling for a complete overhaul and expressing disgust over specific representatives' alleged misconduct.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Congress appears ineffective as responsibilities shift to the courts and executive branch amid ongoing government shutdown.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

The Anger Trailing Congress Around the Country

Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security, risking federal employee paychecks amid rising public anger and potential electoral consequences for Republicans.
fromJezebel
15 hours ago

It Might Be Congressional Expulsion Season, on Both Sides of the Aisle

Gonzales has been in hot water on Capitol Hill for a while, after repeatedly denying and then admitting he was lying about an affair with a married staffer who later committed suicide in exceedingly grisly and tragic fashion.
SF politics
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
23 hours ago

15 arrested in anti-ICE Passover protest takeover of Palantir's Manhattan lobby | amNewYork

Fifteen protesters were arrested after occupying Palantir's lobby during a Passover seder to condemn ICE operations.
#government-shutdown
fromPOLITICO
6 days ago
Washington DC

Hill staffers brace for their boss's 'TMZ moment'

Lawmakers are being photographed in leisure activities while government funding remains unresolved, prompting criticism and discussions among staffers about public perception.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
US politics

NBC's Welker Pushes Back On House Republican Blaming Dems for DHS Shutdown: Republicans Are In Charge Of All Three Branches'

The government shutdown is attributed to partisan disagreements, with both parties blaming each other for the lack of funding.
Washington DC
fromPOLITICO
6 days ago

Hill staffers brace for their boss's 'TMZ moment'

Lawmakers are being photographed in leisure activities while government funding remains unresolved, prompting criticism and discussions among staffers about public perception.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

NBC's Welker Pushes Back On House Republican Blaming Dems for DHS Shutdown: Republicans Are In Charge Of All Three Branches'

The government shutdown is attributed to partisan disagreements, with both parties blaming each other for the lack of funding.
#trump
fromTruthout
16 hours ago
Left-wing politics

Schumer Takes No Action As Even Far Right Calls for Impeachment Over Trump's "Civilization" Threat

US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Democrat Hurls Startling Accusation at Trump After Watching Him at Supreme Court

Rob Bonta accused Trump of potentially trying to intimidate the Supreme Court during his attendance at oral arguments in a birthright citizenship case.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Congressman Says Jackass' Trump Has Been Alienating Everybody' and Is Causing Allies to De-Risk From America'

Trump's alienation of allies undermines U.S. efforts to gain international support, particularly in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
15 hours ago

Dems Call for 25th Amendment Remedy to Remove Trump - Is It Plausible?

Two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Trump's threat to Iran, prompting calls for his removal under the 25th Amendment.
World news
fromAol
17 hours ago

Trump's Iran threats spark protest plans in NYC; what to know now

Trump's ultimatum to Iran has triggered emergency protests across the U.S., with fears of retaliation and calls for action against military threats.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Journalist detained for booing Trump at Kennedy Center 'Chicago' performance

A journalist was briefly detained for booing President Trump at the Kennedy Center during the musical Chicago.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
16 hours ago

Schumer Takes No Action As Even Far Right Calls for Impeachment Over Trump's "Civilization" Threat

Democratic leaders condemned Trump's threats against Iran but did not commit to impeachment or further action.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Democrat Hurls Startling Accusation at Trump After Watching Him at Supreme Court

Rob Bonta accused Trump of potentially trying to intimidate the Supreme Court during his attendance at oral arguments in a birthright citizenship case.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Congressman Says Jackass' Trump Has Been Alienating Everybody' and Is Causing Allies to De-Risk From America'

Trump's alienation of allies undermines U.S. efforts to gain international support, particularly in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
18 hours ago

Philly Law Students Demand School Break Ties With ICE - Above the Law

Law students are demanding protections against ICE and DHS recruitment on campus due to threats to their rights and safety.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Reform would deny visas over calls for slavery reparations

Reform UK plans to deny visas to countries seeking slavery reparations from Britain if elected.
fromHell Gate
23 hours ago

A Passover Protest in Palantir's Lobby

"The lessons of hope overcoming fear, of solidarity being able to overcome isolation, and the knowledge at the end of the story, freedom is attained, and with it the sweetness of liberation," Mamdani said.
Podcast
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Waiting for a hero to save us from Trump & MAGA? Here's where to look... - LGBTQ Nation

Heroes are often flawed mortals, and we must rely on ourselves for change rather than expecting saviors from above.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

Trump administration rolls back settlements that protected trans rights in unprecedented move - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration has reversed agreements in settled gender-discrimination cases, impacting Title IX protections for trans students.
SF real estate
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Young Democrats Are Done Waiting for Their Turn in Office

Younger Americans face challenges in homeownership, prompting initiatives to encourage renters to run for political office.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

DSA-backed city attorney challenger pushes two-day-a-month office rule as City Hall emptiness crisis explodes

A proposal to reduce in-office requirements for Los Angeles city attorneys to two days a month has sparked significant debate.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 day ago

Supreme Court throws out ruling upholding Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction | Fortune

Steve Bannon's Supreme Court order may lead to the dismissal of his criminal conviction for defying a congressional subpoena.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation

Samantha Boucher tested Kansas' trans bathroom ban on Trans Day of Visibility, highlighting enforcement challenges and advocating for trans rights.
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

Heavy social media users believe in their influence. Democracy, not as much.

"A certain kind of person is opting into spending a lot of time on social media, and they may be people who are more disaffected to start with."
US news
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic's political activities have ramped up as the company continues to be enmeshed in a nasty legal battle with the Defense Department. The dispute erupted earlier this year over the government's use of Anthropic's AI models and what guidelines (if any) should exist for that usage.
Artificial intelligence
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
4 days ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Lawyers Warned Top Democratic PAC They May Have Misled Congress' on Illegal Foreign Donations Explosive NYT Report Reveals

ActBlue may have misled Congress about its foreign donation screening, raising legal risks and potential criminal liability.
#save-america-act
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Why I Believe the Senate Must Reject the SAVE America Act

The SAVE America Act is a deceptive attempt to disenfranchise millions of voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

How the SAVE Act Seeks to Undermine the Right to Vote

The SAVE America Act imposes citizenship proof requirements for voting, undermining the constitutional right to vote under the guise of preventing voter fraud.
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

I Found the Veterans at the Huge Anti-Trump Protest. Their Views on Iran Were Revealing.

"I'm out here as a veteran because I think we have a particular awareness and a particular stake in service. Service to our country, service to the Constitution, selfless service."
Austin
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

We're Living in Horrible Conditions for Meaningful Dissent

The repeated imagery of war has desensitized the public, lowering political stakes and altering perceptions of conflict.
fromEsquire
16 hours ago

Leonard Leo Is Still Trying to Crush His (Imaginary) Enemies with Disgusting Amounts of Money

A ProPublica investigation has found that most of these bills are part of a coordinated effort, orchestrated by a constellation of groups that share staff or have funding ties to the prominent conservative activist Leonard Leo.
Non-profit organizations
Right-wing politics
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How former Labor Secretary Robert Reich packages his anti-inequality message for Gen Z

Robert Reich emphasizes the importance of social media and short-form videos to effectively communicate issues of inequality to younger generations.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing trans students

The US education department terminated agreements with five school districts and a college regarding protections for transgender students.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security

California Democrats are holding hearings to defend state election systems against Trump's fraud allegations and threats of intervention.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

AOC vows to block future US military aid to Israel, its Iron Dome and defense

Ocasio-Cortez will oppose all future US military aid to Israel, asserting the country can fund its own defense systems.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
19 hours ago

Dan Goldman's five-bill blitz: How and why the New York congressman is fighting to reign in ICE | amNewYork

Dan Goldman advocates for immigration rights, proposing legislation against ICE's courthouse arrests, citing a personal family history of immigration.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Here are three ways we can turn anti-Trump solidarity into political power | Robert Reich

Solidarity against Trump's policies can be transformed into political power through targeted activism and voter mobilization.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Millions Join "No Kings" Protests in One of Largest US Rallies

Up to 8 million Americans participated in nationwide No Kings protests against President Trump's agenda on March 28, 2026.
#no-kings
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

No Kings protests live updates: millions of people across the US expected to rally against Trump administration

Nationwide No Kings protests against Donald Trump's administration occurred in June 2025, with millions participating in over 2,100 locations.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Record-breaking 'No Kings' protests expected as nationwide marches near

Nationwide 'No Kings' protests are planned across the U.S. to oppose President Trump's administration, focusing on rising authoritarianism and threats to democracy.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

No Kings protests live updates: millions of people across the US expected to rally against Trump administration

Nationwide No Kings protests against Donald Trump's administration occurred in June 2025, with millions participating in over 2,100 locations.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Record-breaking 'No Kings' protests expected as nationwide marches near

Nationwide 'No Kings' protests are planned across the U.S. to oppose President Trump's administration, focusing on rising authoritarianism and threats to democracy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

Democrat Trump Tried to Indict Over Illegal Orders' Video Doubles Down After Whole Civilization' Threat

Elissa Slotkin condemns Trump's threats against Iran, emphasizing the legal and ethical obligations of military personnel to refuse illegal orders.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
#protests
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Thousands in NYC protest Trump administration as part of 'No Kings' demonstrations

Thousands protested in Midtown against the Trump administration, marking the third 'No Kings' demonstration with grievances over immigration, civil rights, and rising costs.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

WATCH: Trump Supporters Tussle with No Kings Protesters

Protests near Mar-a-Lago escalated into physical altercations between anti-Trump and pro-Trump supporters, with multiple incidents reported.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Photos: 'No Kings' Protests Across the Country

Millions protested against President Trump's policies across the country, organized by progressive groups.
Washington DC
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

'No Kings' protests Trump critics rally across the US

Protests against Trump highlight concerns over democratic backsliding and authoritarianism, with over 3,000 rallies organized across the US.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

DC No Kings' Protesters Add a New Verse To America The Beautiful': Thy Immigrant, Who Hail From Every Land'

Protesters in D.C. added a new verse to America The Beautiful to express opposition to Trump's immigration policies.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Thousands in NYC protest Trump administration as part of 'No Kings' demonstrations

Thousands protested in Midtown against the Trump administration, marking the third 'No Kings' demonstration with grievances over immigration, civil rights, and rising costs.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

WATCH: Trump Supporters Tussle with No Kings Protesters

Protests near Mar-a-Lago escalated into physical altercations between anti-Trump and pro-Trump supporters, with multiple incidents reported.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Photos: 'No Kings' Protests Across the Country

Millions protested against President Trump's policies across the country, organized by progressive groups.
Washington DC
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

'No Kings' protests Trump critics rally across the US

Protests against Trump highlight concerns over democratic backsliding and authoritarianism, with over 3,000 rallies organized across the US.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

DC No Kings' Protesters Add a New Verse To America The Beautiful': Thy Immigrant, Who Hail From Every Land'

Protesters in D.C. added a new verse to America The Beautiful to express opposition to Trump's immigration policies.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

The No Kings protests keep growing. Are they having an impact?

The success of mass protests can be notoriously hard to evaluate. Even groups with focused messages, such as the antiabortion March for Life, can go decades before they achieve a tangible win.
US news
Left-wing politics
fromNewsday
5 days ago

Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel of judges weighing his appeal

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers seek Judge Bove's recusal from his deportation appeal due to potential conflict of interest from Bove's past Justice Department role.
#dhs
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Democrats accuse ICE of creating disappearances' on US soil

Lawmakers claim DHS's unreliable detainee locator system is causing disappearances of individuals detained by immigration authorities.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Senate Unanimously Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown, Sending It Back to the House

The Senate approved a bill to partially reopen DHS, moving closer to ending the longest government shutdown.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Democrats accuse ICE of creating disappearances' on US soil

Lawmakers claim DHS's unreliable detainee locator system is causing disappearances of individuals detained by immigration authorities.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Senate Unanimously Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown, Sending It Back to the House

The Senate approved a bill to partially reopen DHS, moving closer to ending the longest government shutdown.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

The Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioters Say You Owe Them Money. Trump's DOJ Might Agree.

A class action lawsuit has been filed by Jan. 6 insurrection participants claiming $18 million from the federal government for alleged injuries sustained during the riot.
US politics
fromAxios
12 hours ago

Iran ceasefire fails to quiet Democrats as over 85 lawmakers demand Trump's removal

Calls for Trump's impeachment and removal via the 25th Amendment are growing among House Democrats amid escalating tensions with Iran.
NYC LGBT
fromFOX 5 New York
1 week ago

'No Kings' protests: Live coverage, list of locations and what to expect in NYC

Hundreds of 'No Kings Day' protests are planned across the U.S. to oppose the Trump administration's policies.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Mamdani says he's reviewing protest bills, says serious' constitutional concerns cloud decision | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani is reviewing two NYC Council bills on protest management near houses of worship and schools, considering constitutional rights concerns.
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Congress May Finally Ban Its Own Stock Trading and NANC Would Feel It First

The investment case for NANC relies on Congress members' ability to trade stocks, now facing significant legislative challenges.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

JUST IN: Supreme Court Sides With Steve Bannon, Leading to Possible Dismissal of His Contempt of Congress Conviction

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Steve Bannon, potentially leading to the dismissal of his contempt of Congress conviction.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Filibustering and Delay Strategies That Block Social Justice

Organizational filibustering refers to strategies that delay and obstruct efforts to pursue social justice in systems. These additions can stretch out the process of implementation of diversity strategic plans or multicultural programs for years. Change agents can become battle-fatigued and give up their efforts. They can also become so disheartened that they leave a group or organization altogether.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Hakeem Jeffries Suggests God Booted Pam Bondi From DOJ: Vengeance Is Mine, Saith the Lord'

Well, this is Holy Week and vengeance is mine, saith the Lord. We put these things in God's hands, and it tends to work out.
US politics
US politics
fromEsquire
5 days ago

The January 6 Crazies Are Now Suing the Cops Who Tried to Stop Them

Several individuals present during the January 6 insurrection are suing police for damages related to injuries sustained during the event.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Oversight Dems Calls for Bondi to Testify Before Congress

Pam Bondi is called to testify before Congress regarding her handling of the Epstein files after being ousted as attorney general.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Police Officers Petition Judge Over Jan. 6 Plaque Being Placed In Hidden' Location

Hidden from all visitors, the current location is no different than the basement the plaque was kept in for years. Senators unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution in January directing the architect's office to prominently display' the memorial in a publicly accessible' part of the Senate wing until it could be permanently installed on the building's western side, as required by a 2022 law signed by former President Biden.
Washington DC
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Democracy Dies in Broad Daylight

Last week- after the Wall Street Journal broke more news about the Trump family's dodgy crypto-business dealings and before the President shared a racist video of the Obamas depicted as dancing apes-the Amazon entrepreneur Jeff Bezos decided that one of his smaller properties, the Washington Post, has proved such a drag on his two-hundred-and-thirty-billion-dollar fortune that prudence required that he obliterate much of its newsroom.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Dem Senator Rages at Trump Over Freaking Stupid' War: Latinos Believe Trump Is Going to Sacrifice Our Kids'

I was talking to [the two veterans] on the rope line, and we were just talking about like, this is just deja vu again, right? And there are so many Latino families right now that are seeing what's happening in Iran and they're like They're doing it again.
US politics
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Senator Joins Police to Eject Antiwar Marine From Hearing, Breaking His Arm

A Republican senator physically assisted Capitol Police in forcibly removing an anti-war protester from a Senate hearing, apparently breaking the protester's arm during the violent ejection.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Rep. Al Green escorted out of House chamber early into Trump's speech after protest

Rep. Al Green was escorted from the House chamber during Trump's State of the Union for displaying a sign stating 'Black people aren't apes!' in protest of what he characterized as racist behavior.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

People Are Leaving Congress Because the Job Sucks

A record-sized number of U.S. lawmakers are leaving Congress or seeking other offices in 2026, many choosing new campaigns rather than departing due to vulnerability.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

American Democracy Is Showing Signs of Life

American democracy faced severe authoritarian threats under Trump but shows resilience through declining presidential support, mass protest, citizen defense, political opposition, and judicial resistance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Congressional Democrats vow justice for US citizens harmed by immigration agents: You deserve peace'

Luke Ganger said he and his brother were there to ask for you help and suggested the sense of loss his family felt had been deepened by subsequent events in Minneapolis, where a protester, Alex Pretti, also aged 37, was shot dead by two border patrol agents on 24 January. The deep distress our family feels at Renee's loss in such a violent and unnecessary way is complicated by feelings of disbelief, distress and desperation, he said.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

It's Official: The People, Not the Politicians, Are Leading

Timid Democratic leadership alienates activists, while grassroots protests show energy and call for bolder stances, including abolishing ICE.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Five US lawmakers investigated over warning troops about illegal orders

The legislators released a video in November as US forces carried out air strikes on vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific, and as US President Donald Trump ordered the National Guard to deploy to major US cities to crack down on undocumented migrants and crime. This administration is pitting our uniformed military and intelligence community professionals against American citizens, the lawmakers said in the video. No one has to carry out orders that violate the law or Constitution, they said.
US politics
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

The current US political climate is spurring a 'reclaim' and rallying on the MLK holiday

Martin Luther King Jr. Day observances continue amid escalating political tensions as federal policies and enforcement actions threaten civil-rights and racial-justice gains.
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

The Trump Administration Needs To Be Overthrown

ICE arrests of Oglala Sioux members violate tribal sovereignty; tribal leaders need not cooperate with ICE or sign immigration agreements to learn about loved ones.
#immigration-enforcement
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