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Trump Made Up “Audit” Excuse for Why He Shouldn’t Make Tax Returns Public
Trump reportedly said that the excuse was perfect because he'd "never not be under audit.”
Trump Judge Issues “Outrageous” Decree Overturning Special Master’s Order
Judge Aileen Cannon is “basically one of Trump's lawyers at this point,” one observer noted.
Disapproval of the Supreme Court Is at a Record High, Polling Finds
Over 4 in 10 Americans now say that the Supreme Court is “too conservative” — an all-time high.
New Report: US Gas Flaring Releases 5 Times More Methane Than Previously Thought
Methane is over 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide in terms of its global heating potential.
San Francisco Airport Workers End Strike After Pay Victory
The three-day strike resulted in a tentative deal including raises and improved health care benefits.
DeSantis Accepts Fed Help for Florida — But in 2013 Tried to Block Aid Elsewhere
The Florida governor tried to block aid for Hurricane Sandy when he was a member of Congress in 2013.
The Top 1% of Emitters Caused Almost a Quarter of Global Emissions Since 1990
A new study incorporates investments into individual carbon footprints as well as consumption of goods and services.
Activists Condemn GOP States’ “Sham” Lawsuit Over Student Debt Forgiveness
Six Republican-led states filed a lawsuit Thursday attempting to halt Biden's student debt forgiveness plan.
Trump Believed He Could Sue Congress to Stop Congressional Impeachments
“I’ll just sue Congress. They can’t do this to me,” Trump reportedly said in 2019.
Democratic Leaders Will Likely Delay Vote on Stock Ban Until After the Election
Proponents of the legislation have suggested that Democratic leaders are delaying the bill because they oppose it.