Gavin Newsom had challenged an order to send California troops, and warned that the US is on the “brink of martial law.”…| Truthout
Critics argue that U.S. President Donald Trump's reported plan to accept a luxury jet from Qatar is a blatant violation of the Constitution and a shocking display of corruption.| Common Dreams
“As with other illegal efforts by the government, this too will be challenged and overcome,” said one of his lawyers.| Truthout
Miller threatened to deploy RICO and terrorism charges to persecute progressive organizations and individuals.| Truthout
The official also recommended the administration issue a statement mourning Palestinian journalists killed by Israel.| Truthout
"If you think back at the last economic crashes... the rich were able to buy up assets on the cheap and emerged even wealthier and more powerful than before," noted one progressive commentator.| Common Dreams
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar called the Republican budget package "one of the most cruel, immoral pieces of legislation that Congress has ever voted on."| The Real News Network
Senate Democrats Must Act With Urgency—Now Is the Time to Be a Real Opposition Party and Block Trump’s Nominees Until His Billionaire Takeover Is Stopped| Common Dreams
Donald Trump is reportedly planning to continue his violent crusade aimed at gutting freedom and democracy with an Executive Order today calling for the deportation of non-citizen anti-war activists, with a particular focus on students. This is a vile attempt to sow fear and crush political dissent ...| Common Dreams
The right-wing agenda gets less popular the more voters learn about it, a new poll shows.| Common Dreams
Each of the last five presidents, both Democrats and Republicans, have brought us closer to the brink. We desperately need leaders with a knack for peace who can steer the nation, and the world, toward a more secure and less dangerous future.| Common Dreams