Democrats run against "Epstein class" Candidates are casting their messaging around Epstein’s associates and the unaccountable elite Salon · Jun 27
Gavin Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in California California governor calls for national tax on super-wealthy and suggests the US should own a stake in AI companies The Guardian - US · Jun 26
‘The public will finally get transparency’: Columbia District Judge orders DOJ to unredact certain Epstein files and also denies them time to appeal The DOJ argues that Sullivan’s decision was made for the headlines. We Got This Covered · Jun 26
Why Did Congress Vote To End the Iran War After It Finished? Democrats and Republicans alike dragged out the process to vote on the Iran war. Antiwar advocates say their vote still matters. Reason · Jun 24
The Real Cost of DOGE: Why Critics Say Elon Musk Can't Tweet His Way Out of the USAID Disaster Elon Musk defends foreign aid cuts under DOGE amid accusations of potential humanitarian harm, sparking a debate over the balance between government efficiency and humanitarian costs. International Business Times UK · Jun 24
Rep. Ro Khanna Melts Down After Elon Musk Threatens To Sue Robby Soave and Amber Duke discuss the recent online feud between Rep. Ro Khanna and Elon Musk. Reason · Jun 23
'You're Not Going to Intimidate Me': House Dem Refuses to Back Down From Elon Musk's Threat of Prison Elon Musk and Representative Ro Khanna are embroiled in a dispute over USAID cuts, with Khanna accusing Musk's reforms of risking millions of lives, while Musk threatens legal action. International Business Times UK · Jun 23
Musk vs Khanna Feud Escalates: Musk Calls for Arrest Over Insider Trading as Khanna Seeks TV Debate on DOGE Cuts The controversy between Elon Musk and Representative Ro Khanna focuses on allegations of insider trading and the impact of USAID cuts. International Business Times UK · Jun 23
Elon Musk promises to sue lawmaker who suggested DOGE cuts led to the deaths of 4.5 million kids Democrat Ro Khanna cited a 2025 study that estimated more than 14 million people could die without USAID resources by 2030 The Independent UK · Jun 22
Trump took out the Epstein Republicans — but not his Jeffrey Epstein problem: ‘We still got seven months’ ANALYSIS: Only one Republican who helped pass the law ordering release of the Epstein files escaped Trump’s political retribution. But, Eric Garcia writes, the issue has not left the public consciousness The Independent UK · Jun 12
Trump’s Wallet: From golf clubs to crypto, a decade of presidential finances President Donald Trump’s personal finances have undergone a fundamental transformation since he first sought the presidency a decade ago — from golf clubs and hotel licensing fees to cryptocurrency token sales, Saudi licensing payments and tens of thousands of securities trades. In 2016, when Trump was elected to his first… Roll Call · Jun 12
Graham Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary Platner, whose campaign was hit by series of negative headlines, to face Susan Collins in key midterm contest The Guardian - UK · Jun 10
Israel Reportedly Lost Every Back Channel to Washington It Used to Use Against American Presidents Benjamin Netanyahu's influence in Washington diminishes as Trump's control over the GOP limits his political manoeuvring, while Democratic support for Israel continues to erode. International Business Times UK · Jun 9
The 'Living Wage' Attack on Jobs and Prosperity Rep. Ro Khanna's minimum wage proposal promises prosperity but would likely price many low-skilled workers out of the labor market. Reason · Jun 8
The Guardian - US · Jun 7 Ro Khanna says he supports Graham Platner’s Senate bid despite ‘shameful’ actions Democratic congressman issues qualified defense of Maine candidate in his bid to unseat Republican Susan Collins
The Times of India · Jun 7 'Cake for dessert': Trump's border czar tries food at ICE detention facility after complaints, says he 'couldn't finish it all' Trump administration border czar Tom Homan says he paid an unannounced visit to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility and ate lunch alongside detainees after hearing complaints about the quality of food being served.
Axios · Jun 7 Inside the Democratic resistance on AI Five influential progressives are shaping a confrontational Democratic message on AI.
The Guardian - US · Jun 6 Despite new allegations, Maine’s Platner predicts voters will send him to Senate Democrat denies reports of physical intimidation towards women, saying his past has been ‘weaponized’
Reason · Jun 5 Graham Platner Has Made #MeToo Democrats and Their Enemies Switch Sides The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine is accused by The New York Times of abuse and toxic behavior.
Reason · Jun 5 The Debate Over Israel Aid Is Coming. Congress Wants To Future-Proof the Relationship First. The Israeli government is willing to phase out U.S. financial grants. But Mike Rogers and Tom Cotton want to lock in other forms of aid—without a debate in Congress.
We Got This Covered · Jun 3 Deported mother allowed to return to U.S. to bury her 3yo old – ICE says she left him with a ‘violent murderer,’ she claims she had no choice “This entire situation never had to happen to begin with.”
The Guardian - US · Jun 2 Democrats are at a huge crossroads in California governor’s race If Tom Steyer wins, that could send positive shock waves through the Democratic party
The Times of India · Jun 2 From yoga to ayurveda: US lawmakers backs resolution recognising Hindu-Americans A prominent US Congressman has backed a House resolution recognising the contributions of the Hindu-American community to the US economy while condemning Hinduphobia, anti-Hindu bigotry, discrimination and attacks targeting Hindu places of worship across the country.
International Business Times · Jun 1 Who Are The Democrats Taking a More Confrontational Stance On Artificial Intelligence Progressive Democrats argue that AI may be sold as innovation, but its benefits could flow to a small group of billionaires while workers, consumers, and communities carry the costs.
The Independent UK · Jun 1 Maine Senate hopeful’s wife breaks silence on ‘Sexting’ claims as campaign rocked by fresh scandal This marks the latest controversy to embroil the Maine Democrat’s high-stakes Senate campaign