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Ambivalence Is Not Leadership When Jews Are Targeted

Ambivalence may have its place in politics, but safeguarding the ability of Americans to enter their houses of worship without fear is not one of those places. It is a basic civic obligation, and it should never be negotiable.
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'We will retaliate’: Trump responds to deaths of U.S. soldiers and interpreter in Syria

President Donald Trump told reporters the U.S. planned to “retaliate” after two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian U.S. interpreter were killed in an attack in Palmyra, Syria. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports on how Syria’s new regime will cooperate with the U.S.

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The 14th Amendment Is Being Stripped For Parts. Here’s Why.

The conservative legal project and the president are in lockstep when it comes to rolling back the protections of the 14th amendment.

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“Demoralizing”: How Donald Trump Undermined Coal Country

This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. For a moment, Jacob Hannah saw an unprecedented opportunity to make Appalachia great again. In 2022, the Biden administration earmarked billions of dollars to help revitalize and str…

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Despite Moore’s Reversal on Climate Funding, Legislature Must Override RENEW Veto

Legislature must ensure legitimacy of study and codify critical requirements and timeline by overriding Governor’s veto
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Democrats release photos of Trump from Epstein estate

Republicans accuse Democrats of playing politics with release of Epstein photos

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Democrats release new Epstein photos showing Trump, Bill Clinton

Democrats on Friday released 19 new photos from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, showing him alongside President Trump and former President Clinton. “These disturbing images raise even more questions about Epstein and his relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world,…

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The pharmaceutical industry’s frequent flyers and empty promises

Private jets owned by six of the largest U.S. drugmakers have touched down in Washington-area airports 127 times this year, while millions of Americans are struggling to afford prescription drugs, highlighting the greed of the pharmaceutical industry and the need for bipartisan reform.

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GOP unveils health bill without ACA subsidies

Presented by the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare {beacon} Health Care PRESENTED BY COALITION TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA’S HEALTHCARE The Big Story GOP unveils health bill without ACA subsidies Republican House leadership is pushing ahead with a bill they will bring to a vote next week that …

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US ends temporary legal status for Ethiopians amid Trump crackdown

Kristi Noem says Ethiopia ‘no longer meets conditions’ for US to provide work authorization and legal protectionThe US is ending temporary legal status for citizens of Ethiopia in the United States, according to a government notice on Friday, as the Trump administration continues its crackdown on le…

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Indiana Senate rejects Trump's redistricting effort

Indiana's Senate didn't have the votes, after all.Why it matters: Indiana's contentious mid-decade redistricting fight was a test of President Trump's hold on the Republican Party.Trump pressured Indiana Republicans for months to pass new maps, calling out those by name who expressed doubt about the…

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GOP leaders will allow vote on ObamaCare extension

House Republican leaders will allow an amendment vote to extend ObamaCare enhanced subsidies, a move designed to appease moderate Republicans who have been warning about the electoral impacts of letting them expire at the end of the year. “We expect that there will be an amendment that I believe is …

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U.S. Market Structure Bill May Slide to January as Talks Continue Over Several Points

While legislative language circulates among all four corners of the talks — industry, White House, Republicans and Democrats — the process is still mid-stride.

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EPA’s federal waters definition could ease landfill permitting process

The U.S. EPA’s revised definition of “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act would reduce permitting needs for waste facilities, but raises new questions, experts say.

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House passes bill nullifying Trump’s anti-union EOs

Twenty Republicans crossed party lines to support legislation to unwind what opponents described as the largest act of “union busting” in U.S. history.

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Scoop: House Democrat seeks impeachment hearings into DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.) is pressing the House Judiciary Committee to begin impeachment hearings into Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Axios has learned.Why it matters: House Democrats are increasingly turning to impeachment as their go-to cudgel against not only President Trump himself, …

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The Trump administration’s data center push could open the door for new forever chemicals

The EPA is prioritizing review of new chemicals to be used in data centers. Experts say this could lead to the fast approval of new types of forever chemicals — with limited oversight.

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Mother of Karoline Leavitt nephew outlines ICE experience: ‘Where does it end? When does it stop?’

The mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew on Friday said she was “heartbroken” by her experience after being detained earlier this month by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Bruna Ferreira was detained by federal immigration authorities last month despite her stat…

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Trump’s AI executive order promises ‘one rulebook’ — startups may get legal limbo instead

Trump signed an AI executive order targeting state laws and promising one national rulebook. Critics warn it could trigger court battles and prolong uncertainty for startups while Congress debates federal rules.

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CNN falls into Trump’s crosshairs amid Netflix, Warner Bros., Paramount fight

CNN is finding itself in a familiar place as its parent company prepares to spin the network off as part of a megamerger: President Trump’s crosshairs. Trump has indicated publicly and privately he wishes to see CNN operate under new ownership, a scenario that could come to fruition if Paramount, a…