Friday, January 3, 2025

■ Today's Top News 


Upholding Trump Conviction in Hush-Money Case, Judge Sets Sentencing for Next Week

The president-elect's sentencing is scheduled for January 10, though it will almost certainly be appealed.

By Julia Conley



'Where the Hell Is Doctor Hussam?' Israel Gives Mixed Messages on Gaza Hospital Director

"To suggest he isn't in custody is an insult to the public's intelligence," said Dr. Muhammad Brika, his colleague at Kamal Adwan Hospital.

By Jessica Corbett



As House GOP Reelects Johnson as Speaker, Coalition Says Hands Off Medicaid

Hundreds of advocacy organizations warned lawmakers that "enacting Medicaid cuts would betray your constituents of all political affiliations who are seeking more economic security, not less."

By Jake Johnson



New Year's Attacks Underscore Ties Between Military Service and Violent Extremism

"U.S. military service is the strongest predictor of carrying out extremist violence," noted one expert.

By Brett Wilkins



Steelworkers Union Applauds as Biden Blocks Sale of US Steel to Japanese Giant

"We're grateful for President Biden's willingness to take bold action to maintain a strong domestic steel industry and for his lifelong commitment to American workers," said United Steelworkers International President David McCall.

By Eloise Goldsmith



Democratic Senator Rips Judicial Body's Decision Not to Refer Clarence Thomas to DOJ

"By all appearances, the judicial branch is shirking its statutory duty to hold a Supreme Court justice accountable for ethics violations," said Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse.

By Jake Johnson



Trump Picks Corporate Lobbyist for Key Tax Policy Role

Ken Kies has a client list that includes Microsoft, which stands to benefit from the president-elect's proposed corporate tax cut to the tune of $4 billion per year.

By Jake Johnson


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■ Opinion


How Big Companies and the Courts Killed Net Neutrality

The powerful telecom industry did what they always do when the FCC does anything good or important on behalf of consumer: They sued to overturn the rules.

By Craig Aaron


Let's Make Trump the Last Gasp of America's Second Gilded Age

The challenge is the same as it was at the start of the 20th century: To fight for an economy and a democracy that works for all rather than the few.

By Robert Reich


Fealty to Neoliberalism and Corporate-Friendly Trade Policy Is Why the Democrats Lost

The Harris campaign could have told a powerful story about turning the tables and standing up for workers against corporate greed. She decided not to do that.

By Ryan Harvey


The Waning Beatification of President Biden

the legacy curation of the Biden administration in the greater elsewhere of our world will focus on a succession of war crimes and strategic privations in Gaza sponsored by the United States.

By Ibrahim N. Abusharif