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White House Staffers Urge Biden to Act Now on Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

The letter urges President Joe Biden to follow through on an ultimatum his administration issued to Israel over humanitarian aid.

The post White House Staffers to Biden: “You Are Running Out of Time” on Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.

Biden’s Clemency Dilemma: Will He Spare Lives as Thanksgiving Approaches?

With Trump returning to the White House, only mass commutations will stop another federal execution spree.

The post Biden Has “Pardoned” Eight Turkeys. Will He Spare the Lives of 40 Human Beings? appeared first on The Intercept.

Matt Gaetz: Unqualified Choice for Attorney General Amid Controversy

Trump’s pick for attorney general shows that loyalty is the only qualification that matters.

The post Matt Gaetz Is Barely a Lawyer appeared first on The Intercept.

Pam Bondi’s Lobbying Ties: Implications for Private Prisons and Antitrust Battles

Pam Bondi has replaced Matt Gaetz in Trump's attorney general slot. Her lobbying clients include the GEO Group, among many others.

The post Pam Bondi, Trump’s New AG Pick, Lobbied for Private Prisons and Amazon appeared first on The Intercept.

House Passes Controversial Bill Granting Trump Power to Target Nonprofits

Democratic support for the bill dwindled as critics warned it would let Donald Trump crack down on political foes.

The post The House Just Blessed Trump’s Authoritarian Playbook by Passing Nonprofit-Killer Bill appeared first on The Intercept.

Senate Rejects Sanders’ Bid to Halt Arms Sales to Israel Amid Gaza Crisis

Sanders’s resolutions to block arms sales to Israel gained momentum, but ran headlong into White House opposition.

The post Bernie Sanders Lost Vote to Block Arms for Israel, Says U.S. Is “Funding the Starvation of Children in Gaza” appeared first on The Intercept.

Senators Push to Block $20 Billion in Weapons Sales to Israel Amid Gaza Crisis

A joint resolution from Sen. Bernie Sanders would block arms sales to Israel. The challenge is convincing Democrats to act.

The post Senators Have a Chance to Halt Weapons Sales to Israel. Will They Take It? appeared first on The Intercept.

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