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Each year, the Postal Service makes changes to its offerings and prices. Here’s a look at five taking place this year.
5 Big Changes at the Post Office in 2026From higher prices to new stamp designs, here’s what you need to knowwww.aarp.orgWhat King Trump is saying is obvious. The slush fund & especially the immunity are far more important to him than Blanche is. And anyway, Blanche can stay in the job more or less indefinitely as acting A.G. The slush fund and immunity grant sure look like count number one in an impeachment.
We Now Have the Leading Charge in Trump’s Next ImpeachmentWhy is the president willing to withdraw Todd Blanche’s nomination? The answer constitutes a blatant high crime and misdemeanor.newrepublic.comBIG DEAL on voting rights this morning: Governor Spanberger just restored the voting rights of some 60,000+ Virginians. Her move reverses Youngkin's abrupt decision in 2023 to end automatic voting rights restoration, which brought Virginia back to a system of default lifetime disenfranchisement.
Virginia Governor Restores Voting Rights for Thousands With Past Felony Convictions - BoltsThis is the only state that was banning people convicted of any felony from voting for life. Virginians have an opportunity to end that system for good in November.boltsmag.orgStevens’ dismissal of international humanitarian law goes well beyond Israel. She opposes any accountability for war crimes by any US ally. If Michigan Dems nominate someone so out of touch with her constituents, thousands of Michiganders will likely vote third party or stay at home in November.
Haley Stevens Is an Enemy of International Law | Common DreamsIf Michigan Democrats nominate someone so out of touch with her constituents and so supportive of Trump’s opposition to human rights, many thousands of Michiganders will likely vote third party or st...www.commondreams.orgBuried in the Friday news . . . but not forgotten. U.S. AG Jeanine Pirro has moved to DISMISS the vandalism charges against former Olympian David Heard, admitting the damage to the reflecting pool was "flawed installation" by the contractor.
DOJ dropping Reflecting Pool vandalism case against Olympian David Hearn, citing 'flawed' work by contractorThe Justice Department moved to dismiss the criminal case against Olympian David Hearn.abcnews.comElon Musk is reportedly planning to spend at least $100 million to help U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in Maine and Republicans in several other states with high-stakes Senate races this fall. His initial plans include targeting Senate races in Maine, Michigan, Ohio, Alaska and Iowa. Others may follow.
Elon Musk planning to throw financial support behind Susan Collins’ U.S. Senate bidMusk's America PAC reportedly intends to spend $100 million to $120 million to help Republicans in Senate races in Maine and several other states.www.pressherald.comAccording to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, Israel has killed and wounded a total of over 250,000 Palestinians since the start of the genocide in 2023. The UN estimates over 21,000 children have been killed in Gaza, with tens of thousands more maimed or buried under the rubble.
The Death Count Trap: Why Tallying Victims Won't Stop Israel’s Genocide | Common DreamsWhat makes the tragedy even more unbearable is that the entire world knows what has transpired and continues to transpire in Gaza, yet fails to do anything about it.www.commondreams.orgThey’re some of the party’s staunchest supporters, but many are also raring for a party overhaul at a time when democratic socialists are seeing new momentum at the polls.
CNN Poll: A third of Democrats now identify as democratic socialists | CNN PoliticsAbout a third of Democrats and Democratic-leaning adults identify as democratic socialists, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.www.cnn.comMore than half a dozen Democratic donors, bundlers and donor advisers said they’ve lost trust in the DNC - some even question its existence. The DNC has a massive cash deficit, & Chair Ken Martin is facing a growing onslaught of criticism for failing to build up reserves.
‘It’s beyond embarrassing’: Ken Martin and the DNC have a 2028 problem, donors warnDemocratic donors, bundlers and advisers told POLITICO they’re unsure the party’s top organization can turn things around in time for a critical presidential cycle.www.politico.comElon Musk is planning to revive his shady America PAC to help out King Trump’s party in the midterm elections. The news of Musk’s return to politics came alongside reports that his company SpaceX had landed a $1.6 billion military contract. Can you say: "quid pro quo?"
Elon Musk Runs to Trump’s Aid in Midterms After Scoring Huge ContractMusk swore off political involvement—but now he’s back.newrepublic.comA Senate committee on Thursday advanced a bill that would block the U.S. Department of Education from transferring special education and most K-12 programs to other Cabinet agencies as the Trump administration works to dismantle the 46-year-old department.
Senate Panel Advances Bill to Block Much of Trump Admin.’s Ed. Dept. DismantlingThe bill pushes back, but only partially, against Trump's efforts to end the 46-year-old department.www.edweek.org