One Year After East Palestine, Some Senate Republicans “Haven’t Looked” at Rail Safety Bill
A new report shows Norfolk Southern spent $2.3 million to lobby the government in 2023.
Politics
Republicans Move to One-Up Biden and Permanently Defund UNRWA
The bill defunding the U.N. agency that distributes humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees could be on the House floor in under two weeks.
Israel’s War on Gaza
AIPAC Is the Largest Donor, by Far, to Jamaal Bowman’s Primary Challenger
George Latimer was recruited by AIPAC to challenge Bowman, a member of the Squad who has called for a Gaza ceasefire.
Summer Lee’s Primary Foe Wants Pro-Israel and Right-Wing Hindu Supporters to Take Down the Squad
At a closed-door fundraiser, Bhavini Patel told donors she was strategizing to get Republicans to vote against Lee in the Democratic primary.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Rep. Dan Goldman’s “Disgust” at South Africa’s Genocide Case Is Costing Him Votes
In a letter, more than 1,000 of Goldman’s constituents condemned him for lambasting charges of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
Ilhan Omar Demands Pentagon Compensate Somali Drone Strike Victims
Omar urged the Pentagon to make amends following an Intercept investigation into a U.S. strike that killed a woman and her 4-year-old.
Israel’s War on Gaza
New York Times Puts “Daily” Episode on Ice Amid Internal Firestorm Over Hamas Sexual Violence Article
As the Times faces scrutiny for its coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza, it has capitulated to the pro-Israel media watchdog CAMERA.
Major Florida GOP Donors Stand to Make Windfall Profits If Recreational Cannabis Is Legalized
Ron DeSantis still opposes recreational cannabis, but his handpicked Supreme Court justices are coming around.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Pro-Israel Illinois Democrat Cancels Two Debates Against Challenger Who Backs Gaza Ceasefire
Rep. Bill Foster and Qasim Rashid are on opposite sides of the Gaza ceasefire push — with AIPAC expected to get into the action.
Israel’s War on Gaza
“I Have Lost Everything”: In Federal Court, Palestinians Accuse Biden of Complicity in Genocide
Bolstered by a momentous ICJ ruling, Palestinians, including Americans, gave three hours of testimony against the Biden administration.