Alexis Sterling

With a Congress poised to push for sweeping tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations, progressive organizations brace for a fierce battle to prevent policies that would deepen inequality and burden working Americans.

The coalition launched the “No More Weapons for Israel’s War” campaign, urging millions of their members across the U.S. to call on their senators to support joint resolutions of disapproval (JRDs) to block the transfer.

Amidst preparations for his second presidential term, Donald Trump’s ambitions to employ military force on U.S. soil have resurfaced, raising complex questions about legality, ethics, and historical precedent. His administration appears poised to use federal troops to curb civil protests and enforce sweeping deportations, leveraging both the Insurrection Act and the Alien Enemies Act—two centuries-old statutes that empower the president to deploy the military in specific contexts. Despite laws restricting the military’s role in domestic affairs, recent Supreme Court rulings on presidential immunity may open avenues for Trump’s administration to expand the military’s reach within the U.S., stirring public debate.

Matt Gaetz’s abrupt resignation from Congress has sparked a political and ethical firestorm, coming just hours after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to serve as the next Attorney General. The timing of Gaetz’s resignation effectively shielded him from the release of a House Ethics Committee report on his alleged misconduct, prompting bipartisan calls for transparency. The report, which reportedly includes allegations of sexual misconduct, misuse of campaign funds, and other ethical violations, remains a focal point of contention as the Senate prepares to weigh his confirmation.

Progressives and civil rights groups sound the alarm over legislation that could allow President-elect Trump to strip nonprofits of their tax-exempt status without evidence, threatening free speech and democracy.

What’s next for healthcare? GOP’s agenda signals cuts and higher costs.

Meanwhile, Congress continues to approve unprecedented increases in military spending, pushing the budget close to $1 trillion.

As tensions in Gaza escalate, protesters flooded Washington, D.C., demanding Congress halt U.S. weapons sales to Israel. Clad in red T-shirts emblazoned with slogans like “Stop Arming Israel” and “Fund Housing, Not Genocide,” demonstrators gathered in the Hart Senate Office Building ahead of a pivotal Senate vote on Wednesday. The resolutions under consideration, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders, seek to block the sale of tank rounds, bomb kits, and other arms to Israel as the humanitarian toll in Gaza reaches staggering levels.

Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.

U.S. billionaires amass $276 billion in post-election wealth surge as GOP pushes for $2.7 trillion estate tax repeal favoring the ultra-wealthy.