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Report: Mar-a-Lago Search Prompted by Informer Who Told DOJ Trump Had Docs
An informant reportedly knew where Trump was keeping classified documents that he improperly took from the White House.
Trump Invokes Fifth Amendment in Deposition for New York Civil Investigation
Some are speculating Trump's real motivations in pleading the Fifth are related to other criminal inquiries he's facing.
Poll: A Majority of Americans Want to Abolish the Electoral College
Support for switching to a popular vote model is the highest it’s been since 2000, a Pew Research poll found.
Mandela Barnes Wins Wisconsin Primary: “Let’s Send Ron Johnson Packing”
Barnes, a supporter of Medicare for All, was backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders and other progressives.
Activists Living in Shadow of Fossil Fuels Oppose Democrats’ Deal With Manchin
The deal with Manchin would fast-track pipelines and export terminals facing grassroots opposition.
Ilhan Omar Fends Off Primary Challenger Who Was Boosted by Right-Wing PAC Money
“Omar has faced some of the ugliest attacks of any elected official,” Sen. Bernie Sanders said.
Schumer Pledges to Bring $35 Insulin Cap to Another Vote to Bring “Heat” to GOP
Republicans are facing a deluge of criticism for blocking the potentially life-saving proposal.
Kevin McCarthy Pledges to Investigate Garland After Mar-a-Lago FBI Search
The House minority leader promised to hold hearings on the search of Trump's property if the GOP wins the midterms.
Private Equity Gave Sinema $500K, so She Exempted It From Corporate Minimum Tax
Two of Sinema's only requests for the already weak bill were to protect tax breaks for private equity firms.
Jan. 6 Committee Obtains Alex Jones’s Texts Discovered in Defamation Trial
“We'll look at [the texts] and learn more, I'm sure,” one January 6 committee member said.