Musk Said No One Has Died Since Aid Was Cut. That Isn’t True.
CNN Poll: Democratic Party’s favorability drops to a record low
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Federal agencies plan for mass layoffs as Trump's workforce cuts continue
Trump shared an article with a pink triangle symbol: Why critics are alarmed
For climate and livelihoods, Africa bets big on solar mini-grids | Nigeria is pioneering the development of small, off-grid solar panel installations.
Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk
Texas AG says courts can’t force state agencies to update trans people’s IDs | Attorney General Ken Paxton directed the agencies to change back any sex marker updates that were the result of court orders.
Discussion Thread: US Senate Session on March 14th, 2025
Tim Walz to launch national tour of town halls in Republican House districts
Senate Democrats refuse to go along with GOP spending plan, as shutdown deadline nears
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Tim Walz Might Run for President in 2028 if You Ask Him Nicely | Kamala Harris’s running mate describes losing in 2024, opposing Donald Trump now, and his future.
"Have you no decency?": Congressional committee hearing abruptly ends after McBride misgendered | Rep. Bill Keating refused to allow a meeting to proceed until the chair addressed Rep. Sarah McBride correctly
Jail Voting Soars in Colorado After State Mandates Polling Places in County Lockups | Local officials had claimed they were already giving detained people ballot access, but the first-in-the-nation mandate forced their hands and increased turnout across the state.
New York fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return to work after wildcat strike
Women’s goods can cost more. Two Democrats want to study the ‘pink tariff.’ | On average, tariffs are 3 percent higher for women’s clothing.
An effort to block non-citizens from voting could impact married women, too | Voting rights groups say the SAVE Act — which aims to stop something that’s already illegal — would create a barrier for millions of Americans who have changed their legal name.
Katie Porter vows to stand up to Trump as she enters race for California governor | Former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter is the latest politician joining the competitive 2026 race for California governor. All eyes are on former Vice President Kamala Harris.
In another climate and money withdrawal, US pulls out of climate damage compensation fund
Sen. Lindsey Graham: A pause in U.S. help for Ukraine could be 'worse than Afghanistan'