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US lawmakers demand investigation into Trump administration’s secret surveillance of Americans

Exclusive: Two congressmembers respond to revelations of government snooping on journalists, non-profits and unions

The Guardian - US · Sep 1

Trump talks up White House ballroom and says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’ – as it happened

President in South Carolina celebrates supreme court’s temporary order to allow construction to continue and discusses war in Iran

The Guardian - US · Aug 21

ICE's New Shock Gloves Carry the Manufacturer's Own Warning About 'Sudden Death'

ICE plans to spend up to $20M on shock gloves whose own manual warns of "sudden death" — and one is already tied to a jail death lawsuit.

Latin Times · Aug 15

Congress splits on two war powers resolution votes

The House and Senate, in votes Thursday on ending the Iran war, came to different conclusions, but the majority of voting members of Congress said it is time to bring U.S. troops home. The House, for the second time, formally called on President Donald Trump to end the war, approving…

Roll Call · Jul 23

‘Our system is in dire straits’: progressive Democrats hold Medicare for All hearing

Congressional Progressive caucus say ‘healthcare should not be a privilege’ as they champions single payer system

The Guardian - US · Jul 22

Dashed dreams for consensus group ahead of stock-trading vote

An upcoming vote on reining in stock trading by members of Congress is serving as a painful reminder of what could have been for a bipartisan working group who hoped to ban stock ownership by lawmakers entirely.  Members who spent months working on the effort described lingering frustration this week…

Roll Call · Jul 21

Pete Hegseth's 'Gender-Affirming' Testosterone Plan for Troops Blasted by Public Health Scientist

The US military's new testosterone screening policy for troops has drawn criticism from medical experts and Democrats, who argue it lacks clear medical justification and may be politically motivated.

International Business Times UK · Jul 16

House Republicans Immigration Package Clears Congress With $70B for ICE and Border Patrol

House Republicans passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement package, overcoming internal divisions. The bill supports ICE and Border Patrol funding, despite opposition and procedural controversies.

International Business Times UK · Jun 10

Internal DHS Report Noted Use of Excessive Force, Unsanitary Conditions at ICE Detention Center in Louisiana

The Winn Correctional Center is owned by the Winn Parish Sheriff's Office and operated by private contractor LaSalle Corrections. At the time of the inspection, ICE housed 1,576 male detainees at the facility.

Latin Times · Jun 5

After 40 Years, No One Has Produced a Workable Single-Payer Health Care Plan

Vermont passed single-payer legislation in 2011 and abandoned the plan after three years of failure. Why?

Reason · Jun 4