The most consequential questions about abortion in 2026 could be answered at the federal level, by the Trump administration or in the courts.

The coming year could keep the strikes rolling through steel mills, state offices, telephone lines, axle plants, baseball diamonds, and hospitals from coast to coast.

"They’re going to defend Venezuela’s self-determination."

The rate for tipped workers is $2.13, where it’s been since 1991 — and has lost more than half its purchasing power since then. buff.ly/vt3RNXG

The Trump administration is carrying out a series of policies that target the very foundations of a free and open society — including an unrelenting assault on higher education and the U.S. education system in general.

The “ceasefire” is nothing but a cover for Israel’s genocidal practices, supported by the U.S. and Western nations, and disguised by mainstream media.

An expert discusses how premiums will work, how to seek help, what to watch for in alternative plans, and more.

Beginning January 1, a federal remittance tax will add a new cost to the cash, checks, and money orders that millions of immigrants rely on to support loved ones abroad.

Barges aren’t required to obtain air pollution permits or report their emissions, and self-reported data doesn’t include the chemicals barges release.

The ICE drive would send recruitment ads to users’ phone browsers if they are in the vicinity of certain locations, such as military bases, NASCAR races, and gun shows.

Muslim voters who backed Zohran Mamdani are now looking for him to follow through on his policy proposals.

The swiftness with which Trump dismantled decades of meager, hard-fought protections exposed the limits of legal work. twp.ai/4itNhb

UN warns of an “unprecedented” hunger crisis in Sudan, with half of children under five facing starvation. Assessments show the Umm Baru region is suffering one of the worst hunger levels ever recorded.

The Trump administration’s changes to Social Security resulted in service delays, longer wait times, and other issues. These delays are largely due to staff firings and insufficient training for the transferred staff.

As towns and cities grapple with the challenge of data centers, there’s a growing call for a national moratorium. This conflict has pitted communities across the country against Silicon Valley.

Pentagon awards Boeing an $8.6B contract to build 25 F-15 fighter jets for Israel, with an option for 25 more aircraft.

Due to the human-made climate crisis, 2025 has been ranked as one of the world’s hottest years. A new report reveals that climate change has made heat waves in 2025 10 times more likely.

All Security Council members, except the United States, condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland. Somalia’s permanent representative to the United Nations labeled the move as an “act of aggression.”

Millions of residents across Michigan may be exposed to PFAS in their private water wells. Michigan, ahead of the curve in testing city water for PFAS, is now urging residents to get their private water tested.

Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship aims to reinforce white supremacy. A Supreme Court case threatening to limit citizenship rights highlights that the border extends beyond physical boundaries.

Trump claims the US struck a “big facility” in Venezuela, as reports surface of a CIA attack. Legal experts warn that if the strike is confirmed, it could violate the UN Charter.

Years ago, in the beginning of Trump’s first term, the Washington Post made “Democracy Dies in Darkness” its tagline, ostensibly attempting to convey a statement of resistance.

Netanyahu and Trump met to discuss renewed attacks on Iran. They also talked about phase two of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, which Israel has violated with frequent attacks.

The newly formed GOP panel investigating the January 6th attack will likely focus on “security failures” rather than examining Trump’s role in the incident, according to its new chair.

Levee failures have resulted in deadly floods, highlighting the urgent need for increased infrastructure investment. These failures underscore the inadequacy of levees in accommodating the increasingly severe weather patterns caused by climate change.

Family members are searching for the remains of activist Perry Ray Robinson at the site of the wounded knee occupation. Robinson disappeared after joining the American Indian Movement’s 1973 takeover on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

Report Flags Potential Conflicts of Interest in $2B Raised for Trump’s Pet Projects A group expressed concern that the massive gifts followed by positive outcomes for donors suggest “massive levels of transactionalism.”

UN experts, doctors and activists warn that jailed Palestine Action hunger strikers in the UK are facing escalating health crises and an increasing risk of death amid ongoing repression of pro-Palestine political prisoners.

Flu cases are climbing across the US, but health experts stress it is still not too late in the season to get vaccinated and reduce the risk of serious illness.

U.S. funding for UN aid plunged from $17B to $2B under Trump, as his administration slashed humanitarian support amid growing global crises.

Scientists urge public action to push governments toward real steps to reduce nuclear weapons risks, warning that sustained pressure is key to preventing catastrophic devastation.

Grassroots movements resisting ICE are gaining momentum across red states in 2025, with growing local pushback in Texas, North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, and more.

The conservative policy wishlist for Trump’s second term has severely impacted women and LGBTQ+ Americans.

Experts say Trump’s narrative of a “holy war” in Nigeria threatens to inflame religious tensions and incite violence.

The bill is the latest in a wave of identical legislation being introduced in several states and at the federal level. @alreflector

From ICE jails to public libraries to Instagram, queer and trans people battled fascism on every front this year.

As Trump prepares to escalate attacks on unions and immigrant workers, the labor movement must build power to stop him.

Patients’ finances can be devastated by lawsuits, especially with the interest charges, lawyer fees, and court costs.

Survivors wait as Gaza’s Civil Defense works to recover the estimated 10,000 bodies that remain buried under rubble.

Experts said Israel hopes to use Somaliland as a base for strikes on Yemen and a destination to deport Palestinians to.

“We’re looking at execution roughly every 16 days,” said Grace Hanna of Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty.

Project 2025 initiated a war on reproductive rights that could escalate into even higher gear in 2026. buff.ly/N8SPd86

Palestinian factions’ unified opposition to the plan has seemingly pressured Trump’s regional partners to reconsider it.

UK authorities have refused to meet with the activists, some of whom have been on hunger strike for over 50 days.

“This circumstance presents noncitizens … with a choice between two irreparable harms,” wrote the judge.

The new book focuses on her mother Mary Roy, and how the writer’s life was shaped through her terror and inspiration.

Israel has killed at least 400 Palestinians and injured over 1,100 others since the ceasefire began in October.

Trump has now bombed more countries than any president in US history.

“Finding flour alone took five full days,” says Dema Al-Buhisi, who continued baking in Gaza amid famine and bombings.

The right wants the teaching of history to no longer indict power or inspire resistance. But our side won’t submit.