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Judge Tells Trump He’s Not a King — or President — in Executive Privilege Case
Trump's lawyers filed an appeal of the ruling immediately after it was issued.
Petition From Youth Leaders Demands UN Declare a Systemwide Climate Emergency
The legal petition comes amid growing anger over insufficient pledges emerging from the COP26 summit.
Biden to Address Supply Chain Slowdowns Through Funding From Infrastructure Bill
As his approval rating on the economy drops, President Joe Biden plans to visit the Port of Baltimore on Wednesday.
Pelosi Calls for Investigation of Gosar After His Video of Violence Against AOC
Rep. Paul Gosar shared an anime-style video of him killing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez this week.
Rep. Darrell Issa May Be Implicated in Fortenberry Scandal
One of the richest members of the House may have been the target of a DOJ sting over a $30,000 donation.
Current Climate Negotiations Will Have Devastating Effects on Africa
There's no force behind even the meager steps proposed at COP26, says Nigerian environmental activist Nnimmo Bassey.
GOP’s Banning of Books and Attack on Teachers Expose the Party’s Rising Fascism
The Republican Party makes clear that educational practices that inform and liberate are a threat to its politics.
Early Outline of COP26 Declaration Fails to Mention Fossil Fuels
The U.K.’s so-called “non-paper” is silent on one of the central issues on the road to climate stabilization.
Public-Private Partnerships Are Quietly Hollowing Out Our Public Libraries
Private companies contracted to “streamline” public libraries are doing it at the cost of decent-paying union jobs.
13 Trump Officials Violated Hatch Act Regulations, Special Counsel’s Office Says
The Office of Special Counsel concluded that Trump himself “approved of these taxpayer-funded campaign activities.”