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Bombshell New Motion Lays Out Legal Case for Trump’s Culpability on January 6
Special Counsel Jack Smith argues presidential immunity does not apply because Trump was acting as a private citizen.
At Debate, J.D. Vance Falsely Said He Never Backed a National Abortion Ban
Vance has made numerous anti-abortion statements over the past two years.
Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill 90 in One Day, Including 6 at an Orphanage
Israeli forces killed at least eight Palestinians at an orphanage on Wednesday, as Israel itself was bombed by Iran.
CAIR Calls for Ousting of “Notoriously Orientalist” Biden Middle East Adviser
Biden allows “notoriously orientalist and consistently wrong advisers” like Brett McGurk to guide policy, CAIR said.
Labor Laws Have Largely Excluded Domestic Workers. A Movement Is Changing That.
Activists in California are celebrating a historic legislative victory for domestic workers and vow to push for more.
Israel Bans UN Secretary General From the Country, Drawing Public Condemnation
UN Chief António Guterres was barred from entering the country after condemning all escalatory military actions.
At VP Debate, Vance’s Mic Was Cut After Whining Over Fact Check on Immigration
“The rules were that you guys weren't going to fact check,” Vance complained.
Harris’s Focus on Maternal Care Nets Surge of Support From Black Women Voters
The enthusiasm may be key for Democratic turnout at the polls in critical battleground states.
Climate Groups Praise Walz’s Callout of Trump’s Big Oil Loyalties in VP Debate
The Minnesota governor did face criticism, though, for expressing support for an “all-of-the-above” energy policy.
Democrats Sue to Block Georgia Election Board Rule on Hand Counting Ballots
“This rule is unproductive and unlawful,” a Democratic spokesperson said.