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Democrat Seeks 'Immediate' Ethics Probe Into Qatar Gifting Trump a Luxury Plane: 'A Flying Grift'

Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres is seeking for different entities to investigate whether Qatar giving the Trump administration a $400 million plane would violate federal ethics rules or the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

Latin Times · May 12, 2025

A Day in a Democracy

We still have one, after all, so may as well act like it.

Texas Observer · May 12, 2025

In Pittsburgh, candidates face their future voters, part of a national effort to engage the young

Young people have consistently turned out to vote at lower rates than older Americans

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

Texas lawmakers propose abortion pill bill that can’t be challenged in state courts

The bill contains many provisions legal experts say are likely unconstitutional, including one that says it can’t be challenged in state court.

The Texas Tribune · May 12, 2025

6 takeaways about Alex Fairly’s journey into Texas GOP politics

Texas’ newest Republican megadonor Alex Fairly got a look under the hood of Texas’ far-right political machine, and didn’t like what he saw. Here are six takeaways from his exclusive interview with The Texas Tribune.

The Texas Tribune · May 12, 2025

White South Africans given ‘refugee’ status arrive in US as Trump administration told they got ‘wrong end of the stick’ – as it happened

Trump administration welcomes 59 white South Africans as claim they faced discrimination has been widely criticized

The Guardian - US · May 12, 2025

Amy Klobuchar to Democrats: don’t rule out female candidate in 2028 after Harris loss

Minnesota senator also says her party ‘would have been served better by a primary’ election in 2024

The Guardian - US · May 12, 2025

Arizona Democratic Sen. Gallego wades into immigration debate with new plan

Democratic Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego is wading into one of Washington’s most contentious and intractable political problems

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

First, Gulf of America. Now Trump Wants to Rename the Persian Gulf — Here's Why Iranians Are Furious

Trump's bid to call the Persian Gulf the 'Arabian Gulf' has united Iranians in outrage, threatening diplomacy and igniting a historic naming dispute.

International Business Times UK · May 12, 2025

Trump's New Budget Boss: Russell Vought to Lead 'Ruthless' Government Cuts After Musk Steps Down

Russell Vought, Trump's new OMB chief, is slashing £7.4bn and reviving Schedule F to fire federal workers. Efficiency or chaos?

International Business Times UK · May 12, 2025