Democrats Slam Proposal to Give Marco Rubio the Power to Revoke Passports
In a hearing that formally killed the bill, one lawmaker called it an “attempt to subvert our Constitution’s right to free speech.”
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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Chilling Dissent
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The domestic terror designation might be a flop, but Trump will keep trying to find ways to crush the left.
Chilling Dissent
GOP Rep. Backtracks on Bill That Could Let Marco Rubio Revoke Passports From Israel Critics
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Chilling Dissent
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Israel’s War on Gaza
Gaza Aid Security Contractor Hired Members of “Islamophobic Hate Group” Biker Club, Dem Rep Says
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Chilling Dissent
The House Just Passed a Bill Punishing “Politically Motivated” Boycotts of Israel
Far-right Rep. Lauren Boebert added an amendment to the Pentagon budget that targets the BDS movement against Israel.
Democrats Have a Gerontocracy Problem. The Crypto Industry Is Using That to Its Advantage.
Veteran Rep. Brad Sherman is a major crypto skeptic — and industry insiders are supporting his youthful primary opponents.
Israel’s War on Gaza
DNC Votes Down “Overwhelming Popular Position” Calling for Arms Ban to Israel
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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.
Israel’s War on Gaza
DNC Leadership Pressured Gen Z Member to Kill Resolution on Banning Arms to Israel
Democrats say they need enthusiasm among young voters. They aren’t listening to what Gen Z wants.