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Cruz Proposes Texas Secession If Democrats Pass Voting Rights Reforms
The Supreme Court ruled in 1869 that no state has the right to secede from the Union.
Gosar Faces Calls to Resign After Sharing an Animated Video of Him Killing AOC
Gosar tweeted an anime video depicting him killing Ocasio-Cortez and attacking President Joe Biden.
78-Year-Old Woman Says Assisted Living Site Rejected Her for Being Transgender
Advocates say this could be the first discrimination case of its kind in the United States.
GOP Candidate Refuses to Concede Race for New Jersey Governor
Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli's team has used Trump-like tactics to sow doubt about the election results.
Jan. 6 Committee Issues 6 Subpoenas, Including to Michael Flynn, John Eastman
The committee “needs to know every detail about their efforts to overturn the election,” the commission's chair said.
Corporations Donated $164,000 to Anti-Voting Rights Senators Despite Pledges
Corporations like Target, Facebook and Amazon have given tens of thousands to Senate Republicans this year alone.
Trump Threatened to Leave GOP Until They Reminded Him They Funded His Lawsuits
“You lose forever without me,” Trump reportedly said to RNC chair Ronna McDaniel.
Report Details How Bans on Teaching About Racism Are Chilling Free Speech
The report from PEN America is based on an investigation of 54 separate bills from 24 state legislatures across the U.S.
Elizabeth Warren Unveils Bill to Make Former Lawmakers Close Campaign Accounts
Current laws allow lawmakers-turned-lobbyists to use funds from defunct campaigns to influence politicians.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Right-Wing Democrats for Watering Down Build Back Better Act
The lawmaker warned of dire consequences for the U.S. and the Democratic Party if the reconciliation bill isn’t passed.