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Johnson to GOP Lawmakers in Louisiana: Ignore Court Order to Draw Black District
Black voters compose a majority in just one of the state’s six districts, despite making up a third of the population.
Durbin & Pressley Urge DOJ Not to Pursue Death Penalty for Buffalo Mass Shooter
In a joint statement, the lawmakers invoked President Biden's 2020 pledge to abolish use of the federal death penalty.
SCOTUS Hears Cases Aiming to Gut Ability to Set and Enforce Federal Regulations
Right-wing justices Neil Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas refused calls to recuse themselves.
Journalist: It’s “Most Dangerous Moment” for Middle East I’ve Seen in 20 Years
Military actions by various actors compound fears that Israel’s assault on Gaza is escalating into a regional war.
Senate Rejects Sanders Push to Ensure US Isn’t Funding War Crimes in Gaza
Israel’s assault on Gaza “is a tragedy in which we, the United States of America, are complicit,” Sanders said.
Roger Stone Recordings Prompt Capitol Police Investigation Into Him
“Either Swalwell or Nadler has to die before the election,” Stone reportedly said to his bodyguard in a 2020 recording.
IRS Funding Targeted by GOP Has Allowed Agency to Recover $500M From the Rich
Democrats said the IRS’s successes have made it clear that the GOP is trying to protect their wealthy benefactors.
Top Trump Attorney Withdraws Ahead of E. Jean Carroll Defamation Trial
Joe Tacopina's departure came just one day before jury selection is set to begin in New York.
Poll: Most Voters Would Back SCOTUS Action to Bar Trump From Office in Some Way
Only 39 percent of Americans want the court to rule that Trump is eligible or that states can't bar him from running.
Fani Willis Accuses TrumpWorld of Playing Race Card With Relationship Allegation
The Fulton County DA noted that of the three special counselors she appointed, only the Black man was attacked.