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Trump Says DOJ Will Soon Charge Him Over His Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election
Charges could relate to the “fake” electors plot, the inciting of his loyalists to attack the U.S. Capitol, and more.

Activists Are Working to Give the People of Atlanta a Chance to Vote on Cop City
Ignored in public comment and denied responsive public officials, residents are taking matters into their own hands.

Minnesota Students Now Get Free Breakfast and Lunch. Will Other States Follow?
The legislation was spurred in part by the free meals the federal government provided in response to the pandemic.

House Wastes No Time Crafting Pro-Israel Resolution After Jayapal Criticism
The resolution outright denies Israeli apartheid.

Senator: Republicans Will “100 Percent” Pass Abortion Ban If They Win Congress
Republicans have already been shoving anti-abortion provisions into a wide swath of bills.

Sanders Files NDAA Amendment Cutting Budget of Audit-Failing Pentagon by 10%
The proposals also penalize the agency if it does not pass another audit. It has already failed five in a row.

Iowa Judge Blocks Newly Passed 6-Week Abortion Ban
“The current state of the law” protecting most abortion rights “remains, at least for the time being,” the judge said.

Georgia Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Quash Investigation
Trump sought the court order ahead of an expected indictment regarding his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.

Texas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Is Driving Physicians to Leave the State
In recent months, many patients -- including adults -- have lost access to care as providers leave Texas.

Democrats Are Pushing for a George Santos Censure Vote
Democrats are planning to try to force a vote on the issue before the August recess.