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07.14.17 - 6:00am

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A revised Republican Healthcare Bill designed to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act would gut Medicaid, give massive tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans and defund Planned Parenthood, making it harder for women to access breast cancer screenings and basic reproductive services. The revised bill is largely similar to the previous Senate bill, including … Continued

07.12.17 - 6:00am

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The White House is in disarray following revelations that President Donald Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., supported an effort by the Russian authorities to share information incriminating Hillary Clinton in an attempt to help Trump win the election. The latest development in the ongoing saga of whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russian authorities came … Continued

07.06.17 - 6:00am

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In a major speech in Poland, President Donald Trump said Western civilization is at stake, as he warned about the threats of “terrorism and extremism.” He was cheered on by supporters of Poland’s right-wing government, who were bused in to the speech. Meanwhile, Trump is facing criticism after becoming the first U.S. president in decades … Continued

07.05.17 - 6:00am

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North Korea announced it has successfully tested the Hwasong-14, its first intercontinental ballistic missile. Christine Ahn with Women Cross the DMZ talks with Amy.  Ari Berman latest article in the Nation covers the path toward voter suppression, “The Trump Administration Is Planning an Unprecedented Attack on Voting Rights.” Rami Khouri about Saudi Arabia’s demands of Qatar, including closing … Continued