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Jan. 6 Cited Multiple Times as Reason for US Credit Downgrade, Official Says
This is only the second time in history that a credit firm has downgraded the U.S.’s credit rating.
DeSantis Says He Will “Start Slitting Throats on Day One” as President
The GOP presidential candidate’s violent rhetoric comes as he tries to “reboot” his fledgling campaign.
19 Attorneys General Challenge Idaho’s Dangerous “Abortion Trafficking” Law
“The Constitution protects the individual right to travel between states,” one attorney general said.
4 Years After El Paso Massacre, Republicans Use Same Rhetoric as Mass Shooters
Over 160 groups are demanding congressional leadership condemn dangerous rhetoric about an “invasion” at the border.
Sanders: It’s Time for DOJ to Treat Fossil Fuel Giants Like the Liars They Are
It’s long past time for federal officials to recognize the fossil fuel industry’s “clear” law-breaking, Sanders said.
2 Dead Bodies Found Stuck to Buoys Texas Officials Were Ordered to Take Down
The Biden administration had ordered Texas officials to take down the buoys due to humanitarian concerns.
Calls Grow for Gov. John Bel Edwards to Commute Sentences of Death Row Prisoners
The outgoing Democrat has two weeks to commute the sentences. His potential GOP successor plans to restart executions.
Martha’s Vineyard DA Calls on Merrick Garland to Investigate Ron DeSantis
Dozens of migrants were tricked onto planes last year with false promises of food and shelter upon arrival.
Community Organizer Spied on by FBI and Colorado Springs Police Speaks Out
“This was one of the worst moments of my life,” said Jacqueline “Jax” Armendariz Unzueta, who is suing the agencies.
Voting Rights Groups File Legal Challenge to Wisconsin’s Legislative Maps
A new lawsuit argues the Republican-drawn voter maps are unconstitutional due to “extreme partisan gerrymanders.”