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Beto O’Rourke Pulls Within 2 Points Against Abbott Among Texas’s Likely Voters
“This is the closest the race has been since O'Rourke announced his candidacy,” one political observer noted.
Ted Kennedy’s Diary Shows Alito Lied About Maintaining Precedent in “Roe”
“I recognize there is a right to privacy,” Alito said to the senator.
Secret Service Waited an Hour to Send Info on Threat Against Schumer on Jan. 6
The agency received word of the threat around the height of the attack, when minutes mattered.
Advocacy Groups File Lawsuit Against Vigilantes Intimidating Arizona Voters
Far right activists are arming themselves with guns and tactical gear, and doxing voters who use ballot drop boxes.
AOC, Pressley Slam Biden for Using Title 42 to Expel Venezuelan Asylum Seekers
Democrats and progressives are frustrated that Biden officials are expanding Title 42 rather than ending it.
COP26 Pledge to Reverse Deforestration Is Not on Track to Be Met, Analysis Finds
Advocates say reversing deforestation is key to avoiding the worst consequences of the climate and biodiversity crises.
Amnesty Says Israel War Crimes Investigation Should Include Apartheid Policies
The human rights group called for an ICC probe into Israel's military offensive in Gaza carried out in August.
Former U.S. Attorney: DOJ Should Charge Trump With Manslaughter Over Jan. 6
Trump failed to live up to his constitutional duties on January 6, 2021, former U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade wrote.
Starbucks Walks Out of Union Contract Negotiations After Months of Delays
The sessions were supposed to kick off bargaining for stores that have been waiting for months to negotiate a contract.
Clarence Thomas Blocks Georgia Subpoena Order for Lindsey Graham
Graham is seeking to subvert an order to testify before a grand jury about his attempts to overturn the 2020 election.