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Van Jones warns far-left socialist agenda is 'regressive' threat to Democratic Party

July 19, 2026

Van Jones warns far-left socialist agenda is 'regressive' threat to Democratic Party

Van Jones accused DSA activists of pushing "regressive" ideas on Hamas, prisons and borders that threaten to steer the Democratic Party wrong.

Cash payments are not 'ruled out' as California county officials push reparations for Black locals

July 18, 2026

Cash payments are not 'ruled out' as California county officials push reparations for Black locals

An Alameda County supervisor says cash payments haven't been ruled out as the board advances a sweeping reparations plan focused on housing and reform.

Minnesota yanks race-based grant after DOJ initiated Civil Rights review, DOJ reveals

July 9, 2026

Minnesota yanks race-based grant after DOJ initiated Civil Rights review, DOJ reveals

The DOJ says Minnesota's Department of Health suspended a race-based grant program after a Title VI civil rights review found it prioritized by race.

Democratic Maryland Gov Wes Moore praises Trump Accounts as ‘smart policy’

July 8, 2026

Democratic Maryland Gov Wes Moore praises Trump Accounts as ‘smart policy’

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore praised Trump Accounts as a smart policy akin to baby bonds that could address child poverty and the racial wealth gap for children.

SEN DAVE McCORMICK: Trump Accounts give all Americans a stake in prosperity

July 7, 2026

SEN DAVE McCORMICK: Trump Accounts give all Americans a stake in prosperity

A $1,000 investment at birth plus $10 per week could grow to nearly $400,000 through tax-advantaged compounding.

Democratic socialism is sweeping the nation. Voters should be alarmed

June 29, 2026

Democratic socialism is sweeping the nation. Voters should be alarmed

Democratic socialism gains momentum as far-left candidates win primaries in New York City and Washington, D.C., raising concerns about policy impacts.

Mamdani's racial equity plan a hidden 'moving the goalposts' ploy to justify massive gov expansion: expert

April 27, 2026

Mamdani's racial equity plan a hidden 'moving the goalposts' ploy to justify massive gov expansion: expert

Critics say socialist NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's racial equity plan moves the goalposts on poverty to justify massive government intervention.

Far-left CodePink activists land in Cuba to protest Trump sanctions

March 22, 2026

Far-left CodePink activists land in Cuba to protest Trump sanctions

Far-left activists with the CodePink protest group landed in Cuba this weekend to show solidarity with the nation's communist leadership amid tensions with the Trump administration. (Credit: CODEPINK via Storyful)

BROOKE ROLLINS, ROBERT KENNEDY JR: We’re bringing families more healthy foods in a SNAP

March 18, 2026

BROOKE ROLLINS, ROBERT KENNEDY JR: We’re bringing families more healthy foods in a SNAP

USDA finalizes rule hiking healthy food requirements for SNAP retailers from 12 to 28 varieties under Trump's leadership to combat chronic health issues.

When even Obama calls your homeless situation an ‘atrocity,’ it’s time for new solutions

March 2, 2026

When even Obama calls your homeless situation an ‘atrocity,’ it’s time for new solutions

Barack Obama criticizes California's homelessness crisis as Gov. Gavin Newsom celebrates mild progress, despite $24 billion spent since 2019 failing to solve problem.