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Former Presidents of Bar Association Urge “Disciplinary Proceeding” Against Barr
The letter writers cite four instances of the attorney general violating his obligations to the American people.
McConnell Laughs When Asked If COVID Relief Bill Will Pass by End of Next Week
Benefits are set to expire next week for around 30 million Americans thrown out of work by the pandemic.
Trump’s “Shockingly Dangerous” Fed Squads Expand Their Reach
Kelly Hayes and Shane Burley discuss how anti-protest agents are broadening their reach and expanding their mission.
Portland’s Wall of Moms Joined by Dads With Leaf Blowers Against Trump’s Police
Uprisings against police violence toward Black Americans were intensified by the presence of federal agents in Portland.
Missouri Governor Insists Kids That Get COVID at School Will Just “Get Over It”
While kids are less likely to get sick from COVID-19, risks of being hospitalized or dying from the disease still exist.
Trump to Send Federal Agents to Protests in Chicago and Seattle Amid Crackdown
Mayors in six cities call for the immediate removal of the president’s rapid deployment units.
Fox News Viewers More Likely to Believe COVID Death Count Is Fake, Poll Shows
Experts warn, however, that the number of coronavirus deaths tallied so far is likely an undercount, not an overcount.
Why Is a Right-Wing Flack and Roger Stone Ally in Charge of Fauci’s Schedule?
Trump ally Michael Caputo is a gatekeeper of public access to critical information from health officials.
Senate GOP’s COVID Plan May Raid Social Security and Cut Unemployment Benefits
The plan being crafted could include a cut to the payroll tax -- a funding mechanism for Social Security and Medicare.
Looming Immigration Services Shutdown May Fuel Voter Suppression in 2020
If Congress doesn’t fund U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, hundreds of thousands may lose the right to vote.