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Democracy Now! Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Headlines for May 13, 2026; Dr. Marty Makary Quits as FDA Chief Amid Growing Turmoil at HHS Under RFK Jr.; “Incredibly Unpopular Technology”: Astra Taylor on the Backlash to AI & Data Centers; Family Demands Release of Salah Sarsour, Milwaukee Muslim Leader Taken By ICE

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