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Matt Gaetz Has a Plan for Blocking Jack Smith’s Indictments of Trump
Gaetz believes a select committee should be established to grant Trump immunity from prosecution for his crimes.
DeSantis Demotes Campaign Manager in Latest Shakeup of Fledgling POTUS Run
The Florida governor trails Donald Trump in the polls for the GOP nomination by double-digit figures.
Trump-Appointed Judge Orders Airline Lawyers to Take “Religious Liberty” Course
A Texas judge ordered Southwest Airlines lawyers to take a “training” by ADF, a notorious far right Christian group.
Security Is Increased for Judge Overseeing Trump’s January 6 Case
Trump has expressed doubts over the judge overseeing his case, but has provided zero evidence to back his claims.
Donald Trump’s Trials Should Not Be Televised
Trump is no mere apprentice when it comes to manipulating the media in his favor.
Analysis Shows Republicans Have Ramped Up Efforts to Curtail Ballot Initiatives
GOP lawmakers “have become increasingly hostile to the ballot measure process,” the Democracy Docket analysis noted.
Voters Don’t Have a Voice in Governance. Citizen Assemblies Could Be the Answer.
What will it take for U.S. politicians to provide outlets for a consequential voice to citizens between elections?
Atlanta Mayor’s Office Files for Stay on Federal Stop Cop City Injunction
A federal lawsuit extended the petition deadline and opened the process to DeKalb County residents.
Dozens of House Democrats Push for Trump Trials to Be Televised
The lawmakers argue the extraordinary nature of the cases makes it crucial for the public to see the facts “unfiltered.”
Judge Overseeing Trump Docs Case Made Constitutional Mistakes in June Trial
Cannon refused to allow public access to jury selection in a separate trial earlier this summer.