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Lawmakers Warn New USPS Loan Terms “Could Accelerate Demise of Postal Service”
Recent cost-cutting measures also threaten to disrupt upcoming elections as record numbers turn to vote-by-mail.
In Wake of Recent Victories, Standing Rock Activists Carry On With Renewed Hope
The recent spate of favorable pipeline rulings is just the first step on the long road to victory, say activists.
Congressman Who Refused to Wear Mask Tests Positive for COVID, Blames Masks
Rep. Louie Gohmert was seen not wearing a mask while speaking to Attorney General William Barr on Tuesday.
Federal Agents in Portland to Leave the City, Oregon Governor Says
The unidentified agents have frequently employed violent force toward demonstrators.
In Portland, Getting Out of Jail Requires Relinquishing Constitutional Rights
Federal authorities are using a new tactic in their battle against protesters in Portland, Oregon.
Video Shows Plainclothes NYPD Officers Throwing Protester Into Unmarked Van
The incident immediately drew comparisons to the authoritarian tactics recently used by federal agents in Portland.
Trump’s Latest Gripe Against Fauci: “Why Don’t I Have a High Approval Rating?”
Trump's acknowledgment of poor polling numbers is rare, as he typically calls such surveys “fake.”
As Some States Reopen, People in Prison Continue to Face Harmful Lockdowns
States are beginning to reopen, but many incarcerated people remain confined to their cells for up to 23 hours a day.
Jayapal: Barr Called BLM “Terrorists” But Ignored Armed Michigan Protesters
Barr had said he wasn't aware of protests in Michigan, where some had called for violence against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
As COVID Deaths Pass 151,000, Trump Says “Not Sure I Could Have Done Any More”
“Nobody's accomplished more in their first three-and-a-half years than I have,” Trump added.