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July 07, 2023 Top News 'Nothing Short of Outrageous': Attorneys for Youth Climate Plaintiffs Blast Biden DOJ "It is our hope and expectation that the courts will see through the DOJ's tactics and ensure that this constitutional case gets to trial immediately," said a lawyer with Our Children's Trust. Jessica Corbett Climate Crisis ‘Out of Control’ as Global Temperature Breaks Record for 3rd Time in 4 Days Thursday's record came after the revelation that the seven-day stretch ending Wednesday was also the hottest week in at least 44 years. Olivia Rosane DC Panel Recommends Giuliani Be Disbarred for Leading Trump's 'Big Lie' Legal Team A disciplinary committee ruled that Giuliani "forfeited his right to practice law" by taking part in the effort to overturn the 2020 election. Jake Johnson Omar and Jacobs Introduce Amendment to Prohibit US Transfer of Cluster Munitions "If the U.S. is going to be a leader on international human rights, we must not participate in human rights abuses," said Rep. Ilhan Omar. Jake Johnson Former UN Climate Chief Admits She Was Wrong That Fossil Fuel Industry Could Be an Ally "The fossil fuel industry is facing decline, no matter what," said Christiana Figueres. "It is D-Day for them." Jessica Corbett Cluster Bomb Opponents 'Appalled' by Biden Decision to Send Banned Weapons to Ukraine One campaigner warned the move "will contribute to the terrible casualties being suffered by Ukrainian civilians both immediately and for years to come." Jake Johnson

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