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Congressman Who Refused to Wear Mask Tests Positive for COVID, Blames Masks
Rep. Louie Gohmert was seen not wearing a mask while speaking to Attorney General William Barr on Tuesday.
Federal Agents in Portland to Leave the City, Oregon Governor Says
The unidentified agents have frequently employed violent force toward demonstrators.
Bill Barr Grilled by House Lawmakers on Protest Crackdown and Voter Suppression
The House Judiciary Committee questioned Barr about his actions against BLM protesters and opposition to voting by mail.
In Portland, Getting Out of Jail Requires Relinquishing Constitutional Rights
Federal authorities are using a new tactic in their battle against protesters in Portland, Oregon.
Video Shows Plainclothes NYPD Officers Throwing Protester Into Unmarked Van
The incident immediately drew comparisons to the authoritarian tactics recently used by federal agents in Portland.
Wisconsin’s Voter Suppression Could Swing 2020 Election in Trump’s Favor
A lower-court decision awaiting review by the state’s Supreme Court would purge 129,000 predominantly Democratic voters.
Trump’s Latest Gripe Against Fauci: “Why Don’t I Have a High Approval Rating?”
Trump's acknowledgment of poor polling numbers is rare, as he typically calls such surveys “fake.”
“Unrest” Is Not the Enemy. Fascism Is.
Burying the truth about how we got here will not help us escape.
As Some States Reopen, People in Prison Continue to Face Harmful Lockdowns
States are beginning to reopen, but many incarcerated people remain confined to their cells for up to 23 hours a day.
Jayapal: Barr Called BLM “Terrorists” But Ignored Armed Michigan Protesters
Barr had said he wasn't aware of protests in Michigan, where some had called for violence against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.