License to Kill
Five GOP Senators Vote to Move Forward Bill Blocking Future Trump Attacks on Venezuela
Far-right Sen. Josh Hawley joined four other Republicans to advance a war powers resolution in a symbolic rebuke to Trump.
Politics
License to Kill
Congrats to Donald Trump on Starting the Least Popular War in Recent Memory
Americans usually rally ’round the flag for a new war, but polls show Trump’s attack on Venezuela is deeply unpopular.
License to Kill
How Congress Blew All Their Chances to Stop Trump’s War With Venezuela
“As with most things, it is going to come down to political will within Congress, particularly on the GOP side of the aisle.”
The War on Immigrants
Unnamed Source in Viral Minnesota Somali Fraud Video Is Right-Wing Lobbyist Who Called Muslims “Demons”
David Hoch, identified only by first name in Nick Shirley’s video, got info for his anti-Somali campaign from a GOP state House staffer.
Chilling Dissent
Israel Accuses Zohran Mamdani of Antisemitism for Reversing Orders Adams Gave Under Indictment
New York civil liberties groups celebrated Mamdani’s orders as a step to protect the First Amendment right to criticize Israel.
The War on Immigrants
Right-Wing YouTuber Behind Viral Minnesota Fraud Video Has Long Anti-Immigrant History
Before alleging fraud in Minnesota’s Somali community, right-wing YouTuber Nick Shirley built a following with anti-immigrant clips.
Midterms 2026
AIPAC Is Retreating From Endorsements and Election Spending. It Won’t Give Up Its Influence.
The lobbying group is taking a quieter approach this midterms cycle, but it’s still seeking to keep Congress in Israel’s pocket.
Midterms 2026
Dan Goldman Supported Warrantless Spying on Americans. Now His Primary Opponent Is Hitting Him for It.
Goldman was among a clutch of Democrats who voted for an NSA spy program, despite warnings about Trump’s return to power.
Midterms 2026
Kat Abughazaleh Thinks Campaign Funds Should Help Feed People
The Illinois congressional candidate turned her campaign office into a mutual aid hub.
Israel’s War on Gaza
International Pressure Was Building to Hold Israel Accountable. What Happened?
After Trump’s plan for Gaza went into effect, governments seemed eager to return to the status quo.