Biden Picks Ketanji Brown Jackson to Replace Breyer on Supreme Court

As a candidate for president, Biden promised, two years ago to the day, to nominate a Black woman to the court.

Antiwar Activists in Russia and Ukraine Are Calling for an End to Militarism

Antiwar activists in Russia and Ukraine say they face repression from police and right-wing nationalists.

2 Lawyers From Manhattan DA's Office Abruptly Resign From Trump Case

Sources indicated that the lawyers were upset with District Attorney Alvin Bragg's doubts over moving the case forward.

Manchin Reportedly Backing Corporate-Friendly Michelle Childs for Supreme Court

Labor groups and progressives have raised concerns about Manchin’s reported preferred candidate, J. Michelle Childs.

USPS Defies Biden’s Plea to Electrify Fleet, Finalizing Gas-Powered Truck Plan

The new USPS fleet would be 90 percent gas-powered, locking in emissions for decades.

9 in 10 Families Say Child Tax Payments "Made a Difference" in Their Finances

Now that the payments are ending, 1 in 3 families say they will have a harder time paying for basic necessities.

If You Stayed Up All Night Worrying About Nuclear War, You're Not Alone

We must take the current nuclear threat seriously -- and prioritize peace above all.

DeSantis Is Cracking Down on Immigration to Appeal to GOP Voters Ahead of 2024

DeSantis has carved out a position as a standard-bearer for conservatives by posing his policies counter to Biden's.

Sanders Hails Starbucks Organizers for Their “Courage” Against Union Busting

Sanders said that the workers are an “inspiration” as they shared their experiences with the company’s union busting.

U.S. Version of Canadian Trucker Convoy Marred by Missteps & Embarrassing Setbacks

A right-wing trucker convoy to Washington, D.C., failed to materialize in any meaningful way on Wednesday.

As Winter Storms Descend, De-Icing Chemicals Are Threatening Freshwater Lakes

Road salt runoff is putting U.S. water supplies at risk.

EU and UN Are Also Responsible for Failure to Prevent War in Ukraine

The only hope for a peaceful resolution is for NATO to declare Ukraine will not become a member, says Yanis Varoufakis.

Trump's "Truth Social" Site, Branded as Beacon of Free Speech, Is Banning Users

Persistent glitches on the site are causing experts to worry about the security of users' personal information.

Lawmakers Warn Biden He Can’t Unilaterally Send US Troops to Fight Russia

Congressional approval is needed before troops are engaged in conflict, lawmakers and antiwar groups wrote in a letter.

“Pick Up the Pen, Joe”: Biden Faces Rising Pressure to Cancel Student Debt

Activists are calling on the president to fulfill his campaign promise.

Labor Board Formally Rejects Starbucks’s Tactic to Delay Union Elections

The decision makes it harder for the company to argue that union elections should be held regionally in the future.

US Stokes Tensions With Russia by Building Military Base 100 Miles From Border

When the base is operational, Russia will be surrounded by NATO missiles in Poland, Romania and the Baltics.

Ivanka Trump in Talks to Cooperate With January 6 Committee

A spokesperson for Ivanka Trump said she is in "discussions with the committee to voluntarily appear for an interview."

Republicans’ Response to Taxing the Rich? Tax the Poor.

The plan would place a new tax on the bottom half of income earners in the U.S.

Rashida Tlaib Will Give Progressive Speech Countering Biden’s State of the Union

The speech is expected to urge Biden and Democrats to continue pursuing the president’s social agenda.