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Former Biden State Department Official: ‘Israel Has Committed War Crimes’
Joe Biden · Gaza

Former Biden State Department Official: ‘Israel Has Committed War Crimes’

47% Left coverage: 32 sources
Former Biden administration State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said that “it is without a doubt true that Israel has committed war crimes.”See the Story
Senators Push for Ban on Drug Ads, Citing $5 Billion in Annual Pharmaceutical Spending
Bernie Sanders · United States

Senators Push for Ban on Drug Ads, Citing $5 Billion in Annual Pharmaceutical Spending

53% Center coverage: 23 sources
Sens. Bernie Sanders and Angus King have introduced a bill in the Senate that would ban drugmakers from advertising their products on television.The End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act would also prohibit prescribed medications from being advertised on radio, print, and digital platforms. The two senators, who caucus with the Democrats, say their proposal is similar to one suggested by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.The s…See the Story
Trump asked Japan to help with Golden Dome missile shield, Nikkei reports
US Politics · United States

Trump asked Japan to help with Golden Dome missile shield, Nikkei reports

40% Center coverage: 20 sources
U.S. President Donald Trump discussed cooperating with Japan on developing technology for his planned Golden Dome missile defence shield during a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba this month, the Nikkei reported.See the Story

Tech Insider Helberg Poised to Shape U.S. Foreign Policy While Retaining Tech Portfolio

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
💡Share this on X and Bluesky!Jacob Helberg, a Trump megadonor and senior advisor to Palantir CEO Alex Karp, is set to shape U.S. economic and tech diplomacy, even as he and his husband, venture capitalist Keith Rabois, plan to retain their stakes in a large portfolio of companies that stand to benefit from Helberg’s work.At his Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Helberg’s nomination to serve as under secretary o…United States · United StatesRead Article

Crypto, Oil, and Tobacco Industry Donations Fueled Republican Super PACs

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
💥Share this on Bluesky and XThe Republican-controlled Senate is grappling with the massive “One Big, Beautiful Bill” passed by the House last month, legislation that would cut spending on Medicaid and food stamp programs to make permanent tax provisions from the 2017 Trump-GOP tax law, among many other things. Majority Leader John Thune is attempting to quell disagreements in his caucus over the package by convening small working groups, ahead …Taxes · United StatesSee the Story

Corporate-Funded ‘Blue Dog’ Dems Plan New Super PAC and Dark Money Group

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
🐕Share this on X and Bluesky!The Blue Dog Coalition, a caucus of centrist House Democrats who have repeatedly blocked their party’s major legislation, will form a new super PAC to accept donations of unlimited size, as well as a new nonprofit group that will not be required to disclose its funders. The coalition’s plans were first reported by the New York Times in an article last week about their appearance at a centrist event, dubbed WelcomeFe…Washington State · WashingtonRead Article

SEC Filing Ties Trump’s Bitcoin Investments to Deregulation Efforts

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
💡Share this on X and Bluesky!A recent Securities and Exchange Commission filing by Trump Media & Technology Group, announcing a $2.5 billion Bitcoin deal, makes plain the glaring conflict of interest between President Trump’s financial investments and his advocacy for crypto deregulation. In a June 5 filing, the company said it considers the possibility of Bitcoin being classified as a security to be a significant risk for its operations. If Bi…Arkansas · ArkansasRead Article

Big Oil Wins in Trump-GOP Megabill

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
🌍Share this post on X and Bluesky!After pouring millions into GOP super PACs, the fossil fuel industry is cashing in with the One Big Beautiful Bill, a sweeping budget reconciliation package loaded with giveaways for oil and gas companies. The House and Senate versions of the bill are nearly identical on energy matters, delivering a wish list of tax breaks, drilling incentives, and regulatory rollbacks. Now, the American Petroleum Institute (AP…Republican Party · United StatesRead Article

Trump NLRB Pick Has History of Crushing Unions

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
🏭Share this on Bluesky and XCrystal Carey, President Trump’s nominee for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) general counsel, has fought unionization efforts and unfair labor practice claims for companies like Apple, Chipotle, and Dollar General, per a Sludge review of legal filings and financial disclosures.Carey is a partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading management-side law firm, where she “represents employers in collective bar…Donald Trump · New YorkRead Article

Lobbyists Behind Cuomo Campaign Fight Wage Theft Protections

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
👀Share this on Bluesky, Facebook, and XFormer Gov. Andrew Cuomo is touting his support for raising the city’s minimum wage to win over voters in the New York City mayoral primary, but his deep ties to Tusk Strategies—a lobbying firm that is fighting the EmPIRE Worker Protection Act on behalf of a front group for McDonald’s franchise owners—cast doubt on his support for workers challenging business interests.The prominent lobbying firm is entwin…Facebook · New YorkRead Article

Trump Media to raise $3 billion to spend on cryptocurrencies, FT reports

43% Center coverage: 102 sources
U.S. President Donald Trump's social media firm, Trump Media & Technology Group , plans to raise about $3 billion to spend on cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.Donald Trump · United StatesSee the Story

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