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Campaigners Press UN to Secure Trillions in Global Tax Treaty Talks
As negotiators gather in New York for the fifth round of UN tax treaty talks, economic justice advocates warn that current draft language risks failing to capture trillions in potential revenue. Campaigners argue that without stronger provisions, the treaty will miss a historic chance to curb corporate excess and climate damage.
Warren: Trump’s DC National Guard Presence to Cost $1.4 Billion
The continued deployment of the National Guard in Washington, DC, is expected to drain an additional $1.4 billion from taxpayers through the end of President Donald Trump’s term in January 2029. The figure comes from projections provided to Senator Elizabeth Warren by the administration's own defense comptroller nominee.
Campaigners Challenge Trump to Back Windfall Tax on Oil Giants
After Donald Trump criticized oil majors for capturing excessive profits during the ongoing conflict with Iran, climate activists are pushing the president to move beyond rhetoric. They argue that if the White House truly believes companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron are overcharging, it must support legislation to tax those windfall gains.
Senate Democrats and Watchdogs Mount Last-Ditch Effort to Block Blanche
With the Senate Judiciary Committee voting along party lines to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination, a coalition of Democrats and advocacy groups is now pressuring the full chamber to reject the acting attorney general, citing his history as Donald Trump’s personal lawyer and concerns over his commitment to institutional independence.
CBS Edits 60 Minutes Interview to Shield Trump from Corruption Questions
CBS News has come under fire for heavily editing an online version of a 60 Minutes interview, stripping out a tense exchange where anchor Norah O'Donnell pressed President Donald Trump on potential corruption regarding his family's massive cryptocurrency profits and his recent pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.
Gaza Buries 112 Victims of 2023 Sabra Neighborhood Airstrike
Mourners gathered in Gaza City on Tuesday to bury 112 Palestinians, including 40 children, whose remains were recovered from the ruins of a residential block destroyed by an Israeli airstrike in November 2023. The service highlighted the ongoing struggle to account for the hundreds still missing beneath the territory's rubble.
Epstein Files Law Faces Scrutiny Over National Security Loopholes
President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law this Wednesday, mandating the release of FBI records on the late sex trafficker. Despite the bill’s intent, critics argue that broad redaction powers granted to the Department of Justice could effectively shield the powerful from public accountability.
Raskin Demands Answers on $1.5 Billion in Epstein-Linked Transactions
Representative Jamie Raskin has issued formal demands to the CEOs of four major financial institutions, seeking records regarding over $1.5 billion in suspicious transactions tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation. The move follows claims that federal investigators have failed to adequately track the illicit funds.
House Democrats Launch Probe Into Withheld Epstein Files
House Oversight Committee Democrats are opening a parallel investigation into the Department of Justice, alleging the agency is illegally withholding sensitive FBI interviews that implicate President Donald Trump in the sexual assault of a minor decades ago, in direct defiance of the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Senate Report Details How Wall Street Banks Shielded Jeffrey Epstein
A yearslong Senate investigation reveals that major financial institutions systematically ignored anti-money laundering laws to facilitate Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operations. The findings expose how top Wall Street executives prioritized a lucrative client, shielding his suspicious transactions from federal scrutiny for years despite internal warnings.
Critics Rally Against Paramount Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
With Netflix abandoning its acquisition bid, Paramount Skydance is moving closer to consolidating a massive media empire. The prospect of the Ellison family, led by a prominent Trump donor, controlling networks like CBS and CNN has triggered urgent calls for federal antitrust intervention to prevent potential censorship.
GOP Blocks Sanders Bid to Increase Social Security Benefits
Republican Senator Mike Crapo blocked a proposal on Thursday to increase annual Social Security benefits by $2,400, thwarting an effort by Senator Bernie Sanders to bolster the program amid reports of impending mass layoffs within the Social Security Administration under the Trump administration.
Wyden Accuses CBS Ownership of Burying Epstein Investigation
Senator Ron Wyden on Tuesday alleged that the acquisition of CBS by David Ellison has facilitated a cover-up regarding Jeffrey Epstein, claiming the network suppressed a "60 Minutes" report that linked major financial institutions to the late sex offender's illicit operations.
Bernie Sanders Battles Bipartisan Push to Fast-Track Social Security Cuts
Senator Bernie Sanders warned colleagues Tuesday against backing the PROMISE Act, a bipartisan proposal that would create a high-speed legislative bypass for Social Security reform. Sanders argues the bill invites unelected officials and outgoing lawmakers to slash benefits behind closed doors, circumventing public accountability and meaningful congressional debate.
Progressives Face Down AIPAC Cash in High-Stakes Primaries
Voters in Michigan and Missouri head to the polls Tuesday in a series of contests that have become a national referendum on the Democratic establishment’s reliance on corporate funding. Progressives are testing whether grassroots mobilization can overcome the tens of millions of dollars deployed by pro-Israel lobbying groups.
Cori Bush Launches 2026 Bid to Reclaim Missouri House Seat
Former Congresswoman Cori Bush is mounting a comeback campaign for Missouri’s 1st District, setting the stage for a repeat clash with the pro-Israel lobby that fueled her 2024 primary defeat. The progressive firebrand, ousted last year, aims to reclaim her seat by positioning herself as a fighter against corporate-backed political influence.
Board of Peace Reverses Gaza Disarmament Terms to Align with Israel
The U.S.-backed Board of Peace appears to have abandoned the core tenets of last week’s Gaza disarmament roadmap, bowing to Israeli pressure by conditioning military withdrawal on the total surrender of Hamas weaponry. This pivot effectively rewrites the deal, casting doubt on the future of the fragile ceasefire.
AIPAC Election Spending Surges Past $100 Million for 2026 Midterms
With over $100 million already deployed in the 2026 midterm cycle, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee is intensifying its influence. The lobbying group has directed a record-breaking $30.6 million toward a single Michigan Senate primary, aiming to unseat progressive epidemiologist Abdul El-Sayed in a high-stakes Democratic contest.
Tim Kaine Labels US Boat Strike Campaign a Failure and Legal Liability
Senator Tim Kaine has accused the Trump administration of committing murder through its military strike campaign against suspected drug-trafficking vessels, citing classified intelligence that suggests the operation has killed at least 221 people, including many individuals with no ties to the illicit narcotics trade.
Senate Democrats Demand Concrete Action to Halt Sudan Atrocities
As Rapid Support Forces surround El Obeid, threatening 500,000 civilians with imminent violence, a group of 21 Democratic senators has challenged the Trump administration to move beyond rhetoric. The lawmakers are demanding immediate, tangible intervention to curb the paramilitary group’s brutal campaign in Sudan’s ongoing civil war.
Trump Administration Moves to Roll Back Arctic Drilling Safety Rules
The Trump administration has proposed sweeping changes to Obama-era safety regulations governing offshore drilling in the Arctic, a move officials describe as a necessary reduction of industry burdens but which environmental advocates warn creates a clear path to environmental disaster in one of the planet's most fragile ecosystems.
Trump Taps North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum for Interior Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has selected North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to lead the Interior Department, placing a vocal fossil fuel proponent in charge of hundreds of millions of acres of federal land and water. The appointment signals a aggressive shift toward deregulation and expanded drilling on public territory.
Mother Accuses ICE Contractor of Negligence After Son's Death
María Cornejo is demanding accountability after her 41-year-old son, Edwin Jovanny López Cornejo, became the second person to die at the GEO Group-run Delaney Hall detention center in Newark. She suspects the facility failed to provide her son with essential medication for his diabetes, seizures, and high blood pressure.
Private Prison Giant GEO Group Posts Record Profits Amid ICE Expansion
The GEO Group reported a record $254 million profit last year, marking a 700% surge fueled by new contracts with the Trump administration. As the company scales its detention capacity to support mass deportation campaigns, it faces mounting scrutiny over custodial deaths, allegations of abuse, and a lack of federal oversight.
Trump Floats US Takeover of Gaza Following Mass Displacement
U.S. President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that the United States intends to take control of the Gaza Strip, framing the plan as a redevelopment project that requires the removal of the enclave's entire Palestinian population. The proposal has drawn immediate condemnation, with critics labeling the rhetoric an explicit endorsement of ethnic cleansing.
Israeli Soldiers Reportedly Using Palestinians as Human Shields in Gaza
Israeli forces have systematically employed Palestinian civilians as human shields during the 19-month war in Gaza, according to accounts from soldiers and victims. The practice, which violates international humanitarian law, involves using detainees to clear booby-trapped buildings and scout locations before military units advance.
Netanyahu Faces Accusations of Genocidal Intent Over Biblical Reference
Human rights defenders are condemning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after he invoked the biblical story of Amalek to describe Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. By framing the invasion as a “holy mission” to destroy an ancient enemy, critics argue the leader has signaled a clear intent to commit genocide.
Human Rights Watch: Israel Ignoring ICJ Order to Allow Aid into Gaza
One month after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to prevent acts of genocide and facilitate aid to Gaza, humanitarian access has plummeted. Human Rights Watch reported Monday that the daily average of aid trucks entering the enclave dropped by more than a third following the court's binding interim ruling.
ICJ Rules Genocide Case Against Israel Plausible
The International Court of Justice declared South Africa's genocide case against Israel plausible on Friday, ordering the Israeli government to take immediate action to prevent violations of the Genocide Convention. While the court stopped short of mandating a cease-fire, it signaled a major legal escalation in the Gaza conflict.
Israel Linked to Two-Thirds of Journalist Deaths in 2025
A record 129 journalists were killed globally in 2025, with Israel responsible for two-thirds of those deaths. According to a report by the Committee to Protect Journalists, the Israeli military has now killed more reporters than any other government since the organization began tracking such casualties in 1992.