She’s Challenging an AIPAC Democrat. A National Progressive Group Wants In.
Past challengers to California Democrat Rep. Jimmy Gomez have run up against big spending from special interest groups.
Politics
Trump’s Chicago Occupation Could Cost Four Times More Than Housing City Homeless
Sending troops to Chicago could cost $1.6 million per day, four times as much as housing the city’s homeless — plus it’s illegal, experts say.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Facing Voter Pressure, Swing-State Democrat Swears Off AIPAC Cash
Rep. Deborah Ross became the latest Democrat to swear off AIPAC amid pressure to hold Israel accountable for its genocide in Gaza.
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Israel’s War on Gaza
Even Former AIPAC Democrats Are Signing On to Block Arms Sales to Israel
The “Block the Bombs” bill’s supporters are presenting it as a litmus test for the 2026 midterms.
Israel’s War on Gaza
DNC Votes Down “Overwhelming Popular Position” Calling for Arms Ban to Israel
The weapons ban resolution was put forward by a first-time DNC member to represent the views of younger party members.
The War on Immigrants
ICE Targets App Delivery Drivers — and the Tech Giants They Work for Stay Silent
As part of the federal takeover of D.C., ICE agents have been targeting delivery drivers for the likes of Uber, Grubhub, and DoorDash.
Chilling Dissent
The Student Newspaper Suing Marco Rubio Over Targeted Deportations
The Stanford Daily argues the First Amendment protects journalists from arcane laws used against Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk.
The War on Immigrants
Trump Administration Wants to Banish Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda
Trump aims to expel Abrego Garcia as his global gulag expands to Uganda, which has a long record of human rights abuses.
The War on Immigrants
Trump’s D.C. Takeover Is Scaring Immigrant Parents Out of Taking Kids Back to School
While parents fear pickup and drop-off, teachers say the D.C. public school district has offered little support.