Dems Decry Disaster Aid Denials as Trump Approves $846 Million to GOP States
admin “Disaster aid should be merit-based, not politicized,” said Rhode Island lawmakers, whose state was denied FEMA aid.
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As Hawaii Hosts International War Games, Residents Question Costs of Militarism
Rim of the Pacific — the world’s largest maritime exercise — unleashes five weeks of intensified pollution on Hawaii.
Trump Misquoted Declaration, Reciting Bible Passage Instead in July 4th Speech
Historians say the inclusion of the word “god” in the Declaration is symbolic, not meant to be a religious endorsement.
Planned Parenthood Can Access Medicaid Funding After Congressional Ban Expires
Thirteen states have either blocked or tried to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood on their own.
Big Banks Are Accelerating Their Investments in the Fossil Fuel Industry
International banks are financing the industry’s pivot to petrochemical products like plastics and fertilizers.
Lawyer of Olympian Indicted After Touching Reflecting Pool Calls Case Outrageous
At least six people have been charged with allegedly vandalizing the pool, which underwent a failed $16M renovation.
Air Quality Drops to “Purple” Warning Following Trump’s Enormous Fireworks Show
Internal NPS documents indicate that the agency was aware that the show would drastically reduce air quality.
Trump Uses Full Weight of Federal Government to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care
Several federal agencies have taken unprecedented steps to keep physicians from providing care to trans youth.
Trump’s SNAP Cuts Leave States and Counties Facing Spiraling Hunger Crisis
Food banks are struggling to fill the gap in Arizona, where more than half of recipients lost federal assistance.
FIFA Accused of Bowing to Trump After Lifting US Player’s Red Card Suspension
Commentators said the lifting of Folarin Balogun’s red card “tainted” the international soccer tournament.