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Giuliani Slapped With New Lawsuit From Election Workers Who Won Defamation Suit
The new lawsuit seeks to place an injunction on Giuliani, preventing him from further defaming the election workers.
Clarence Thomas Repeatedly Pushed for Removing Ban on Speaking Fees for Justices
Documents reveal that Thomas hinted he might resign if salaries weren't raised for Supreme Court justices.
Federal Judge Halts Removal of Confederate Statue at Arlington National Cemetery
The statue features racist and revisionist history, falsely depicting enslaved people in the antebellum south as happy.
Biden Approval Hits Record Low in New Poll as He Rushes Weapons to Israel
Biden’s approval has dropped by 10 percent since July.
Pressley Bill Would Classify Discriminatory Book Bans as Civil Rights Violations
The bill would also require public and school libraries to have a diverse book collection.
High State Courts Are Rife With Ethics Concerns
Many state high court justices make their own decisions about recusal, with virtually no opportunity for review.
Airbnb Spends Record Amount on Lobbying Amid Attempts at Regulation
Short-term rental services like Airbnb have come under increased scrutiny for their impact on housing affordability.
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Vote Against Record $886 Billion for Military Spending
The U.S. is hurtling toward a trillion-dollar-a-year military budget, progressive advocates warned.
Biden Becomes 8th President to Face Impeachment Inquiry in US History
Democrats allege there is only one purpose for the Biden impeachment inquiry — to help Donald Trump in 2024.
SCOTUS Takes Up Case That Could Help Trump Delay Election Subversion Trial
Trump's lawyers could use the case to demand a delay in his trial, even if a ruling isn't made on it beforehand.