Israel’s War on Gaza
Bernie Sanders Lost Vote to Block Arms for Israel, Says U.S. Is “Funding the Starvation of Children in Gaza”
Sanders’s resolutions to block arms sales to Israel gained momentum, but ran headlong into White House opposition.
Matt Sledge
Matt Sledge is a political reporter. He has written previously for the Houston Landing, Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate, and HuffPost.
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The Looming GOP Battle Over Whether You Have to Go to Hell and Back to Cancel Amazon Prime
The fate of the new “click-to-cancel” rule will show whether some Republicans are serious about cracking down on anti-competitive practices.
The First Big Test for Donald Trump’s Promises of Economic Populism
Trump’s campaign line about ending taxes on tips could run into the GOP’s goal of extending his 2017 tax cuts for the rich.
Crypto Sweep Puts Congress on Notice: Vote With Us or We’ll Come After You With Millions
“In all likelihood, crypto deregulation is coming,” said a consumer advocate. “It looks like a tragedy waiting to happen.”
Israel’s War on Gaza
In Dearborn, Rashida Tlaib Did Nearly Twice as Well as Kamala Harris
Harris refused to distance herself from the Biden administration's support of Israel's war on Gaza. Tlaib railed against it.
Trump Might Get Unfettered Surveillance Powers. How Did We Get Here?
For a decade, Congress has failed to rein in the surveillance state. Now Trump is promising to use the government against his foes.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Swing-State Voters Disillusioned With Kamala Harris Can Swap for Two Non-Swing-State Votes
Organizers are facilitating protest votes for people in swing states to register their dissent — without handing a victory to Donald Trump.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Arab and Muslim Voters in Michigan: “I Can’t Overlook Genocide”
In conversations with two dozen Arab and Muslim voters in Michigan, many said they were voting for Trump or third parties.
Formerly Incarcerated Voters Keep Bringing Up One Thing Again And Again: Project 2025
People touched by the justice system worry about the plan’s call to scale up attacks on reform-minded prosecutors.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Michigan Muslim Booted From Kamala Harris Rally Says Team Trump Asked Him to Star in Campaign Ad
Ahmed Ghanim said no thanks — but the ejection could be the kind of thing that drives Arab and Muslim voters to Trump.