Cuomo chooses not to comment on whether Israel’s actions in Gaza amount to ‘genocide’
Andrew Cuomo, a candidate for mayor in New York City, has not clarified if he believes Israel’s actions in Gaza equate to genocide Andrew Cuomo, a candidate for mayor in New York City, has refrained from labeling Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide amidst ongoing conflict with Hamas. “It’s a horrifying situation. We want peace—it’s […]
Naked bike ride planned as Trump prepares to send troops to Portland
Portland, Oregon – Following President Trump’s announcement regarding the deployment of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, local advocacy groups are organizing an “emergency” nude bike ride as a form of protest. These groups, who are offshoots of the original Portland World Naked Bike Ride, stated on social media that they plan to ride in […]
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez discuss their reasons for voting on the shutdown
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Discuss Voting Against Republican Oversight Legislation Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared a video on Thursday explaining their reasons for opposing the Republican oversight law, which ultimately contributed to government shutdowns. In the video, the two lawmakers, captured walking through Washington, expressed their worries about the expiration of subsidies for […]
House Democrats urge Johnson to swear in Adelita Grijalva on Friday
A letter sent to House Speaker Mike Johnson from up to 180 House Democrats urged him to facilitate the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) on Friday. Grijalva recently won a special election to fill the seat in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, which was previously held by her late father, Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.), who passed away […]
Abrego Garcia’s request for asylum rejected
Kilmer Abrego Garcia, a man from Maryland, faced a setback when an immigration judge denied his asylum request on Wednesday after he was mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador. Reports indicate that Abrego Garcia asked the immigration court to reopen his asylum petition from 2019 after the judge’s decision. He has 30 days […]
New generic abortion pill approved, triggering backlash from conservatives
This week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new formulation of the abortion pill mifepristone, which has sparked backlash from conservative groups. On Tuesday, the FDA communicated with Evita Solutions, indicating that their application for the new drug had met necessary criteria for approval. “We have determined that your Mifepristone tablets, 200 mg, […]
Durbin deeply moved by Pope Leo’s backing for abortion rights
Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) expressed feeling “overwhelmed” on Wednesday after receiving unexpected support from Pope Leo XIV following some backlash regarding his stance on abortion rights. “That’s really something,” Durbin remarked. “I wasn’t prepared for it. It’s a significant moment.” He seemed genuinely surprised by the Pope’s backing. Initially, Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago had […]
Patel ends the FBI’s partnership with ADL following the consequences of the Kirk shooting
The FBI announced on Wednesday that it has ended its relationship with the Anti-Dismissal League (ADL), as manager Kash Patel voiced strong criticism of organizations working against anti-Semitism. Patel specifically targeted former FBI director James Comey, mentioning a speech Comey gave to the ADL in 2014, which he referred to as a “love letter.” He […]
Democrat urges Comer to bring Vought in for testimony on federal dismissals
Democrats on the House Surveillance and Government Reform Committee are urging Chairman James Comer (R-KY) to summon President Trump’s Budget Director, Russell Vought, to testify about his controversial plan to expand federal layoffs during the government shutdown. In a letter sent Thursday, Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-Va.), who represents a district home to nearly 60,000 federal […]
Hispanic organizations take issue with Trump’s sombrero memes and videos.
Latino Advocacy Groups Criticize Trump’s Use of AI Memes Multiple Latino advocacy organizations are urging President Trump to refrain from using artificial intelligence and memes to attack Democratic congressional leaders. Among the figures targeted is House Minority Leader Hakim Jeffries, who was depicted wearing a Mexican-style sombrero. Groups such as the Hispanic Federation, Latinx Victory […]