Why Republicans love torture

In recent weeks, Republican officials have taken part in the ghoulish spectacle of posing for photos in front of immigrants being held in El Salvador’s CECOT prison. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem started the trend in late March, shooting photos and videos as part of the administration’s anti-immigrant efforts. Other Republicans followed in the footsteps of the cosplaying secretary in subsequent weeks, attempting to show … Continue reading Why Republicans love torture

Trump is spending billions on border security as residents lack basic resources

The president has reportedly urged Congress to pass $175 billion for border security. But residents of Del Rio, Texas, and Douglas, Arizona, say basic needs—like safe drinking water and hospital access—aren’t being met. By Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, and Perla Trevizo, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica, Photos by Cengiz Yar, ProPublica Within hours of taking office, President Donald Trump declared an emergency on the U.S.-Mexico border, … Continue reading Trump is spending billions on border security as residents lack basic resources

Trump wants the SEC to punish his enemies—and did JD Vance even go to law school?

Injustice for All is a weekly series about how the Trump administration is trying to weaponize the justice system—and the people who are fighting back. Suddenly, Donald Trump likes securities regulation, but only as it relates to people who don’t like Trump.  The Trump administration has been feverishly weakening government oversight of financial fraud, including dismissing over a dozen cases about crypto scammers brought by … Continue reading Trump wants the SEC to punish his enemies—and did JD Vance even go to law school?

Inside Rümeysa Öztürk’s journey from scholar to Trump target in Louisiana cell

Rümeysa Öztürk is among nearly 1,000 students whose visas have been revoked, according to a tally by the Association of International Educators. And she is among several students and professors who have been detained. by Hannah Allam, ProPublica With a line of cars waiting behind them at the train station, the two women hugged tightly as they said goodbye at the end of a spring … Continue reading Inside Rümeysa Öztürk’s journey from scholar to Trump target in Louisiana cell

Another week, another batch of MAGA faithful finding out the hard way

This is an occasional roundup of people who voted for Donald Trump and are shocked to find out no one is immune from the damage and pain he causes. Many are now grappling with the consequences of their choice as it affects them and their loved ones—and possibly regretting their vote. We all know the meme:   The leopards have been feasting. Today we’re checking … Continue reading Another week, another batch of MAGA faithful finding out the hard way

White House replaces Covid website with lab leak theory

The federal government’s Covid.com website now sends visitors to a White House website that supports the theory that the disease leaked from a research lab in Wuhan, China. The site was formerly a resource to answer questions about Covid, including locations for testing, vaccines and treatments. It comes after the Trump administration cut more than $11 billion in Covid funding. Continue reading White House replaces Covid website with lab leak theory