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Progressive candidates across the US are challenging Democratic Party leadership from the coasts to the Rust Belt, arguing that corporate-backed policies no longer appeal to voters looking for real change and a stronger working-class focus. https://t.co/m7mQiSe5g9
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“What is being pushed by the corporate wing of the party is increasingly unattractive to voters,” said an organizer.
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Trump is urging Senate Republicans to abolish the filibuster, claiming it would help the GOP win midterms, but Majority Leader Thune says party leadership lacks the votes to remove the rule despite Trump’s pressure. https://t.co/Bhd1qSPPAo
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune has indicated that GOP leadership doesn’t have the votes needed to abolish the rule.
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Dick Cheney, former vice president and Iraq war architect, has died at 84. His legacy shaped decades of war and expanded government powers in the US and abroad, leaving ongoing debate and controversy over the impacts of his policies. https://t.co/rIfjXKTbbU
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Cheney’s legacy more than outlives him; he reshaped the very structures of war and authoritarianism at home and abroad.
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A new report finds fossil fuel expansion has surged beyond global climate targets, alarming experts as leaders head to COP30 in Brazil. Despite warnings, industry spending is accelerating, pushing the world closer to a climate catastrophe. https://t.co/X8DEfFsa3Z
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Biden’s DOJ refused to prosecute Trump allies for 2020 election interference, with journalists saying the department’s cautious approach let key abuses go unpunished and failed to fully investigate Trump’s inner circle. https://t.co/cOToO5ApNg
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States are replacing physical prison mail with scanned copies, making it harder for incarcerated people to access newsletters and organize. Critics warn these “paperless” rules boost surveillance, increase costs, and erode privacy and communication. https://t.co/NJvJzckMcz
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Trump will cover only half of SNAP benefits, leaving millions facing food insecurity. Critics say there’s no justification for refusing to use every available resource to fully fund the program. https://t.co/jZW1p6VyHH
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“There is no excuse that justifies” not utilizing “every resource available” to fund SNAP, one critic said.
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A judge blocked Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” policy that charged asylum seekers annual fees, a practice that made the US one of the only countries in the world to impose such costs on those seeking refuge. https://t.co/AWXhG2QcJD
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Under Trump’s budget, the US became one among very few countries that impose fees on asylum seekers.
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Trump claims ICE’s enforcement tactics haven’t gone far enough, defending violent measures. Yet, a recent poll found most Americans believe ICE has been “too tough” in executing Trump’s immigration policies. https://t.co/oAKlb25Dbm
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A majority of Americans in a new poll think ICE has been “too tough” in trying to enforce Trump’s immigration policies.
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Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral campaign energizes South Asian working class voters and progressives citywide. If elected, progressive groups could play a major role in shaping city policy by working alongside his administration. https://t.co/M0XbL1ZDTc
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If Mamdani wins, progressive groups could find themselves collaborating with the administration to govern the city.
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During the government shutdown, Republicans are moving to reshape power structures to secure long-term control, showing how autocracy can unfold even while legislative battles continue and essential services are disrupted. https://t.co/8jBaaGFvr4
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They are anticipating that vast structural changes will ultimately keep them in power, regardless of how they legislate.
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Russia’s invasion has devastated higher education in Ukraine, leaving thousands of students and faculty to cope with air raids, constant financial challenges, and martial law, as campuses suffer damage and shrinking budgets. https://t.co/5y3HHgeaob
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Ukrainian students and faculty have spent years contending with air raids, financial strain, and martial law.
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CBS News cut most of its climate team after new conservative management took over, following efforts by lead producer Tracy Wholf to push for accurate coverage of Hurricane Melissa. Only one staffer now remains dedicated to climate reporting. https://t.co/iaCgaCdcnO
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The staff cuts came following a push by the climate team’s lead producer to accurately report on Hurricane Melissa.
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The Supreme Court is set to decide if presidents can use emergency powers to impose tariffs without Congress, potentially making emergency declarations a regular tool for bypassing lawmakers and changing how the government operates. https://t.co/vhnMYhZYit
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The decision could shape whether the use of emergency powers to bypass Congress becomes a tool of routine governance.
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Since Trump’s reelection, the 10 richest Americans have gained nearly $700 billion in wealth. In 2025, the wealthiest 0.1% reached their highest share of US assets ever recorded, reflecting growing economic inequality at the top. https://t.co/Ag0X40cwM2
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In 2025, the share of total US assets owned by the wealthiest 0.1 percent reached its highest level on record.
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Trump’s effort to restart nuclear weapons testing is built on false claims that other nations are conducting tests, a charge global monitoring groups have repeatedly debunked. https://t.co/J3F2lstZ67
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Trump has baselessly asserted that other countries are testing weapons — a claim contradicted by monitoring groups.
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Israel still occupies more than half of Gaza, including what’s left of Palestinian homes. For many displaced residents, the war isn’t over and won’t be until they can return to their land. https://t.co/fWb5QklDeA
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For thousands of Palestinians, the war hasn’t ended; it will only truly end when we can return to our lands.
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USDA is blocking grocery stores from offering discounts to SNAP recipients, a decision critics call a twisted reading of rules meant to stop price gouging, not prevent savings for low-income shoppers. https://t.co/aIVML32pYo
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The move is a “perverted interpretation of a rule that stops grocers from price gouging SNAP recipients,” said a critic.
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Reports say Trump identified airstrike targets in Venezuela despite no congressional authorization. https://t.co/01nHWan1E6
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Reports say Trump identified airstrike targets in Venezuela despite no congressional authorization.
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From Texas to Virginia and everywhere in between, Black residents are confronting these projects in different ways. https://t.co/hSCDgABoKc
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From Texas to Virginia and everywhere in between, Black residents are confronting these projects in different ways.
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