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Department of Justice Moves to Defend Trump in Rape Accuser’s Defamation Suit
Many experts are criticizing the move as an inappropriate use of federal resources for Trump's personal legal matters.
Trump Campaign Appears to Be Hiding Large-Dollar Payments to Top Staff
The campaign has not reported payroll payments to several top officials, including its new campaign manager.
GOP Proposes Massive Coal Industry Handout, No Direct COVID Relief Payments
Senate Republicans call for $161 million handout to coal industry after nixing COVID relief for struggling Americans.
Several Schools in Pennsylvania and Ohio Find Harmful Bacteria in Water Systems
Bacteria and harmful metals have accumulated in the unused water in building pipes during the pandemic lockdown.
The House Is About to Pass Marijuana Decriminalization. What Will the Senate Do?
Marijuana legalization enjoys support from a clear and bipartisan majority of voters.
Sturgis Bike Rally Projected to Be Linked to More Than 266,000 COVID Cases
Estimated public health costs from the event are projected to exceed $12.2 billion.
UN Chief: Humanity Is “Doomed” If Nations Don’t Cooperate on Climate Soon
Failure to control the coronavirus pandemic illustrates the danger of disunity.
Trump Claims Democratic States Have Shut Down Economies to Harm His Reelection
History shows the opposite is true — that Trump may have tried to reopen economies too early in order to help himself.
The US War on Terror Has Created as Many as 59 Million Refugees
The latest figure represents a dramatic increase from the Costs of War Project's 2019 report.
House to Investigate DeJoy for Perjury Over Illegal GOP Fundraising Scheme
House Oversight Chair Rep. Carolyn Maloney said the postmaster general faces “criminal exposure” for lying under oath.