Congress Has One Way to Stop Trump From Going to War With Iran
A War Powers Resolution would prohibit the “United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
Politics
Under GOP Budget Bill, You’d Have to Be Rich to Sue the Trump Administration
Courts couldn’t issue injunctions or restraining orders against the government unless plaintiffs pay for a security bond.
Why Did NBC Delete Its “Dateline” Episode on Diddy?
NBC, which is facing a defamation lawsuit from Sean “Diddy” Combs, removed an episode of “Dateline” about the Diddy trial.
Chilling Dissent
Democrat Michigan AG Asked FBI to Raid Protesters’ Homes — But Won’t Tell Students Why
“It’s a terribly unusual thing,” a lawyer said about sealed affidavits in an investigation of alleged pro-Palestine vandalism.
Chilling Dissent
How to Stay Safe Protesting ICE — and What to Expect From Cops in Your City
Do police in your city use tear gas or rubber bullets? Repression tactics from Seattle to Chicago, plus how to prepare.
Virginia AG Hopeful Was Outraising His Rival — Then Dominion Energy Tipped the Scale
“The scale of these contributions appears to be unprecedented in Virginia Attorney General races.”
Chilling Dissent
Some Republicans Opposed Using Troops Against Protests in 2020. Now They’re Marching in Lockstep.
The near-unanimous chorus is a sign of how thoroughly Trump has consolidated his grip on Republicans.
Chilling Dissent
Josh Hawley Blames Nonprofits for “Bankrolling Civil Unrest” in LA Without Evidence
The Republican senator accused groups supporting immigrant communities of planning “astroturf” protests.
Chilling Dissent
Palestinian Activists Came to Speak at California Synagogue — But Face Deportation at the Airport
CBP revoked Eid and Awdah Hathaleen’s visas before detaining them on Wednesday. Local organizers haven’t heard from them since.
Voices
The Fight Against Musk Doesn’t End With DOGE
Elon Musk has billions of dollars and “40+ years” to shape the political world in his image. That’s why activists can’t stop now.