Trump’s Attacks on USAID Spark Fear That Lifesaving Care Will Become “Transactional”
If the State Department takes over USAID, experts fear foreign assistance will stop unless it has a perceived benefit for Trump.
Politics
Marco Rubio’s USAID “Humanitarian Waiver” Isn’t Helping Restart Lifesaving Programs
After plunging USAID and its network of contractors into chaos, communications breakdowns and bureaucratic snafus leave projects stalled.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Trump: “The U.S. Will Take Over the Gaza Strip”
Trump told reporters that he wants to expel “all” Palestinians from Gaza — not just during a period of reconstruction, but permanently.
The Capitol Rioters Are Free — But Ed Martin’s Crusade Against Jan. 6 Prosecutors Is Just Getting Started
The Trump minion has said Jan. 6 defendants should get cash reparations and those responsible for the charges should get jail time.
Voices
The Democratic National Committee Is Undemocratic. That’s by Design.
With the Democratic Party reeling from its losses, the DNC is voting on a new chair. Will it choose to reform its top-down model?
Israel’s War on Gaza
A Well-Connected NYU Parent Is Trying to Get Students Deported
The founder of Mothers Against College Antisemitism says her 62,000-member Facebook group is influencing NYU policy.
Tulsi Gabbard Refused to Back Down on Edward Snowden. It Could Tank Her Nomination.
Facing more than a dozen questions about her views on the NSA leaker, Gabbard held her ground at her DNI confirmation hearing.
Tulsi Gabbard Once Called for an Edward Snowden Pardon. Will She Flip-Flop Now?
Gabbard is a rare Washington politician who defended the NSA whistleblower. But she has also changed positions and even political parties.
The War on Immigrants
Trump Leans on WWII Japanese Incarceration Law to Deport Immigrants
The Alien Enemies Act provides sweeping powers to detain or deport foreign nationals. It’s ripe for abuse, experts say.
Proton Mail Says It’s “Politically Neutral” While Praising Republican Party
The “privacy-first” company surprised its user base when CEO Andy Yen lauded Trump on social media.