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Hegseth church allies backed plan for ‘public’ execution of Fort Hood shooter
Defense Secretary Hegseth announced plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan before President Trump cancelled the proposal. Some religious allies of Hegseth had supported the public execution plan.
Paxton v Talarico: tens of millions of dollars pour into closely watched Texas Senate race
Elon Musk has donated tens of millions to support Republican Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate campaign against Democrat James Talarico, as the closely watched race draws massive fundraising from both sides.
Matt Gaetz accused in suit of sex trafficking two women in Florida
A civil lawsuit filed in Florida federal court accuses former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking two women, allegations Gaetz has denied. The suit covers alleged conduct between 2017 and January 2019.
US justice department sues California over alleged noncitizen voting
The US Department of Justice sued California seeking to prevent tabulation of ballots from alleged noncitizens registered to vote ahead of midterm elections, submitting a list of over 20,000 names.
Ken Paxton stirs vaccine skepticism to ingratiate himself with Maha movement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican Senate candidate, is investigating pediatricians over vaccine administration as part of alignment with the Make America Healthy Again movement amid measles vaccination rate declines.
Judge blocks US sanctions on rights groups helping ICC Gaza war crimes inquiry
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from imposing sanctions on two American human rights groups assisting the International Criminal Court’s investigation into alleged Gaza war crimes.
Texas Democrat James Talarico faces grilling from voters at town hall in tight Senate race
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico fielded questions on Gaza, abortion, and faith at a CNN town hall Wednesday, positioning himself as a moderate while his Republican opponent Ken Paxton battles scandals.
For some Christians, Hegseth’s plan for public execution fits a biblical mandate
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s proposal to livestream an execution has drawn scrutiny from religious scholars who link his position to his Christian Nationalist beliefs and theology.
These swing voters regret voting for Trump and it’s influencing their midterm choices
Swing voters who supported Trump in 2024 report widespread disappointment with his administration, with a focus group showing 10 of 12 expressing regret over their vote choice.
Hegseth puts the future of warfare in the hands of major Maga donors
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has appointed tech billionaires Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to advisory roles in a Pentagon project on future warfare, both major Republican donors whose companies hold federal defense contracts.
DNC sues Trump administration over last-minute changes to overseas voting form
The DNC sued the Trump administration over changes to the overseas voter registration form, alleging the Pentagon illegally eliminated an option for US citizens who have never lived in the country.
Trump doesn’t rule out declaring state of emergency before midterm elections
President Trump declined to rule out declaring a state of emergency before midterm elections and dismissed low approval ratings as fabricated, in a Time magazine interview.
‘Page one of repressive playbook’: critics warn of Trump’s conspiratorial attacks
Critics and scholars warn that President Trump’s use of conspiracy theories resembles authoritarian tactics that endanger democratic freedoms, elections, and public trust in institutions.
Mamdani’s nuanced plan offers a roadmap to tackle antisemitism – and reignites criticism of the mayor
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled the city’s first municipal antisemitism strategy, a multi-pronged approach that notably omits any mention of Israel, reigniting criticism from both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine camps.
Trump and his allies credit deportations with record low crime. Experts disagree
The Trump administration credits increased deportations with record crime declines, but experts say there is no data supporting a causal link between immigration enforcement and falling homicide rates.
Lawmakers call for action on ‘plainly illegal’ taxpayer-funded ads to promote Trump
Congressional Democrats are asking federal watchdogs to investigate whether the Trump administration illegally used taxpayer funds to air television ads promoting Trump ahead of midterm elections.
Hegseth puts the future of warfare in the hands of major Maga donors
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appointed tech billionaires Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to advisory roles on a Pentagon project examining future warfare, both major Republican donors whose companies hold federal defense contracts.
Trump doesn’t rule out declaring state of emergency before midterm elections
Trump declined to rule out declaring a state of emergency before midterm elections and dismissed low approval ratings as fabricated, during a Time magazine interview.
Decades of fossil fuel influence paved way for Trump’s assault on university research, study says
A new study argues that decades of fossil fuel industry and conservative donor influence on universities has left them vulnerable to corporate interests and government pressure on research autonomy.
Boston sues Trump administration over infrastructure grant withdrawal
Boston sued the Trump administration over withdrawal of a $20 million infrastructure grant, claiming the decision to cancel funding due to a minimal electric vehicle charging component was unlawful and politically motivated.
Texas Republican called for public execution of Democratic leaders – report
A Texas Republican running to lead the state railroad commission has faced scrutiny over old social media posts calling for public executions of Democratic leaders and political opponents.
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Six reasons why gun control is not the answer
The gun control argument has been raging in the US for several yeas now. It has become more vociferous since the Parkland High School shooting, and the ensuing demonstrations, hit the headlines. Voices on both sides of the argument have become louder. The truth is...
Younger Adults Are More Involved in Social-Political Activities: A Series of New Trends
The volatility of today’s political landscape, the new social challenges faced by millions across the country, and the economy, in general, have pushed more young adults towards taking more active roles in social and political activities. Recent studies suggest that...
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