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Medical Examiner Rules Refugee’s Death in Freezing Buffalo a Homicide
The death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee abandoned by U.S. Border Patrol agents in subfreezing temperatures, has been officially ruled a homicide. The determination follows findings that the 56-year-old succumbed to a perforated ulcer brought on by extreme hypothermia and severe, prolonged environmental stress.
Medical Experts Warn of Imminent Death for Hunger-Striking Activists
More than 800 medical professionals have issued an urgent warning to Justice Secretary David Lammy, stating that eight imprisoned Palestine Action activists currently on hunger strike face a high risk of death due to inadequate care while being held on remand.
UK Activists Labeled Terrorists in Unprecedented Sentencing Ruling
Four activists known as the "Filton 4" received prison sentences ranging from four to seven years on Friday after a judge invoked terrorism legislation to punish their 2024 raid on an Israeli-owned weapons factory, marking a controversial shift in the British legal treatment of political dissent.
London Police Arrest 27 Protesters Defying Palestine Action Ban
Under the shadow of a Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament Square, 27 demonstrators—including an 83-year-old priest and a former government attorney—were arrested on Saturday. They gathered to challenge the British government’s new designation of the direct-action group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, effectively criminalizing their dissent.
Bernie Sanders to Back Progressive Slate in New York House Primaries
Senator Bernie Sanders is set to headline a rally alongside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, throwing his support behind a trio of progressive candidates aiming to unseat establishment Democrats in upcoming congressional primaries. The Brooklyn-born senator intends to bolster a movement Mamdani describes as centered on ideas rather than capital.
Federal Court Halts Trump Administration's Healthcare Coverage Rule
A federal judge in Maryland has blocked a Trump administration rule that critics argued would have effectively stripped millions of Americans of affordable health insurance. The ruling halts several restrictive provisions, including new eligibility requirements and premium penalties, that plaintiffs claimed were designed to systematically undermine the Affordable Care Act.
US Food Insecurity Hits Pandemic-Era Highs as Inflation Bites
Food insecurity across the United States has surged to levels unseen since the height of the coronavirus pandemic, according to new data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The findings highlight a growing divide between topline economic indicators and the daily struggle of lower-income families to afford basic necessities.
Trump Super PAC Plans $1 Million-Per-Plate Fundraiser
As food insecurity in the United States climbs to its highest levels since the pandemic, a super PAC supporting Donald Trump is preparing a high-stakes fundraiser at the Trump National Golf Club in Virginia, where attendees will be charged $1 million per seat to dine with the former president.
House Passes Resolution to End Trump’s Military Campaign Against Iran
Raucous applause filled the House chamber Wednesday as lawmakers narrowly approved a war powers resolution demanding an end to the ongoing conflict with Iran. The 215-208 vote marks a direct challenge to the White House, though skeptics warn the measure may struggle to overcome the president’s history of executive overreach.
House Republicans Pass Historic Cuts to Medicaid and Food Aid
House Republicans narrowly approved a sprawling budget package early Thursday, pushing through a 215-214 vote to slash roughly $1 trillion from Medicaid and SNAP. The legislation, which mandates stricter work requirements for low-income families, faces a difficult path forward as it heads to the Senate for further deliberation.
House Republicans Approve $70 Billion Funding Boost for ICE and DHS
With a razor-thin 214-212 vote, the House of Representatives cleared nearly $70 billion in new funding for the Department of Homeland Security and its enforcement arms, cementing a massive financial injection for the administration’s deportation agenda just as the bill heads to the president's desk.
Trump Budget Seeks Record Military Hike Amid Sweeping Domestic Cuts
President Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2027 budget request pits a historic $1.5 trillion military expansion against tens of billions in domestic spending cuts. The proposal, which slashes funding for healthcare, education, and climate initiatives, frames the massive defense surge as a necessity while labeling social programs as dispensable.
GOP Advances Record Military Budget Amid Deep Domestic Cuts
Congressional Republicans moved Thursday to greenlight a record-breaking $1.072 trillion defense budget for 2027, triggering sharp rebukes from Democrats who contend the massive military expansion is being financed by gutting essential social programs and domestic services for working families already strained by persistent inflation.
Trump Budget Proposal Seeks $1.5 Trillion for Military Spending
President Donald Trump’s upcoming fiscal year 2027 budget proposal seeks an unprecedented $1.5 trillion in military spending, a move estimated to add nearly $7 trillion to the national debt over the next decade. The request represents a 40% increase over current levels, sparking immediate backlash from advocacy groups and policy analysts.
Judge Halts Trump Administration’s $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
A federal judge in Virginia has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from launching a $1.8 billion government-funded program intended to compensate individuals claiming they were targeted by federal agencies. The court order freezes all financial transfers and claim processing, citing concerns over the program's legality and lack of congressional oversight.
Judge Demands Sworn Oath to Kill Trump's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund
U.S. District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema has indefinitely blocked a proposed $1.8 billion fund intended for Trump administration allies, ordering top officials to submit a sworn declaration under penalty of perjury that the controversial payout scheme is permanently dead and will not be resurrected under any name.
Trump Negotiates $1.7 Billion Settlement to End IRS Lawsuit
Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to drop his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service in exchange for a $1.7 billion taxpayer-funded compensation pool. The proposed deal, which would tap the Treasury’s Judgment Fund, seeks to pay allies who claim they were targeted by the previous administration.
Capitol Police Officers Challenge Trump’s $1.77 Billion Settlement Fund
Two officers who defended the US Capitol during the January 6, 2021 insurrection are suing to dissolve a $1.776 billion taxpayer-funded account. The fund, which critics label a slush fund for rioters and paramilitaries, was established this week to settle a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump against the Internal Revenue Service.
Maine Oyster Farmer Challenges Susan Collins With Anti-Oligarchy Bid
Declaring that the true enemy of the American worker is the billionaire class, Graham Platner launched his U.S. Senate campaign on Tuesday. The veteran and oyster farmer aims to unseat five-term Republican Susan Collins by rejecting the establishment playbook, framing his candidacy as a direct strike against political corruption.
Janet Mills Abandons Senate Bid as Progressive Challenger Gains Momentum
Maine Governor Janet Mills suspended her U.S. Senate campaign on Thursday, effectively handing the Democratic nomination to progressive outsider Graham Platner. The two-term governor’s exit follows a string of poor polling numbers and intense backlash over her recent veto of a statewide moratorium on artificial intelligence data centers.
Mainers Rally Behind Graham Platner Despite New Allegations
Following a New York Times report detailing allegations of past volatile behavior and physical aggression against US Senate candidate Graham Platner, the political newcomer has seen a surge in financial support, collecting over $200,000 from 5,000 donors in the 24 hours following the publication.
Graham Platner Draws Standing Ovation for Gaza Stance at Portland Rally
A standing ovation lasting 30 seconds greeted Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on Monday as he condemned the use of U.S. taxpayer funds for Israel's military campaign in Gaza. The moment marked a sharp departure from the cautious rhetoric favored by many establishment figures within the Democratic Party.
Graham Platner Wears Trump’s Insults as a Badge of Honor
Days after securing a landslide victory in Maine’s Democratic Senate primary, Graham Platner responded to Donald Trump’s branding of him as a "thug" and the "worst person to ever run for office" by claiming the president’s hostility confirms his campaign is effectively threatening the political status quo.
Donald Trump Convicted on 34 Felony Counts in New York Hush Money Trial
A New York jury delivered an unprecedented verdict on Thursday, finding former President Donald Trump guilty of 34 felony counts related to the falsification of business records. The decision marks the first time in American history that a former commander-in-chief has been convicted of criminal charges by a jury of peers.
Inside Starbase: The Corporate Fiefdom Behind Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Milestone
As Elon Musk secures his status as the world’s first trillionaire following SpaceX’s $2 trillion public debut, a stark portrait of his Texas company town has emerged. Beyond the high-tech facade of Starbase, reports describe a gated, isolated enclave operating under its own set of rules and shielded by preferential state laws.
Trump Administration Proposes Health Insurers Become Medical Lenders
The White House is moving to allow health insurance companies to offer loans to patients struggling with high-deductible medical costs, a policy shift that critics say would transform insurers into predatory lenders for individuals already overwhelmed by the loss of Affordable Care Act subsidies for 22 million Americans.
Proposed Healthcare Plans Could Impose $31,000 Family Deductibles
The Trump administration is advancing new regulations for Affordable Care Act exchange plans that promise lower monthly premiums in exchange for staggering out-of-pocket costs. Under the proposal, individuals could face deductibles of $15,000, while families would be responsible for up to $31,000 before insurance coverage begins to take effect.
One-Third of Americans Sacrifice Essentials to Cover Medical Bills
While the federal government directs $1 billion daily toward military operations abroad, a new Gallup study reveals that 82 million Americans are cutting basic necessities—including food and utilities—to manage healthcare costs. The data highlights a pervasive crisis where even middle- and upper-income households face impossible financial compromises.
Elon Musk Hits $1 Trillion Milestone, Sparking Calls for Wealth Tax
Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire on Friday following the public market debut of SpaceX, a valuation surge that has triggered widespread condemnation and renewed demands from activists for aggressive tax reform to address extreme global inequality.
US Deports Asylum Seekers to War-Torn Central African Republic
While the State Department warns American citizens to avoid the Central African Republic for any reason, the U.S. government has begun deporting refugees to the conflict-ridden nation. The move bypasses judicial protection orders by offloading migrants into "third countries" where they possess no legal ties or support networks.