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Abbott Signs “Death Star” Act That Limits Municipalities’ Ability to Self-Govern
The new law will make it next to impossible to protect workers and consumers at the local level, city officials say.
Trump Rejected Lawyers’ Efforts to Cooperate With DOJ to Avoid Indictment
Trump's lawyers wanted him to make a deal with federal officials over the documents he had taken as early as 2021.
House GOP Panel’s Budget Proposal Would “Destroy Social Security as We Know It”
It raises the Social Security retirement age — cutting benefits across the board — while further privatizing Medicare.
GOP Support for the Way Trump Kept Docs at Mar-a-Lago Drops Significantly — Poll
A majority of Americans approve of the DOJ opting to indict Donald Trump, the poll also found.
Will Trump’s Indictment Lead to Changes to the Espionage Act?
Many of Trump’s charges for mishandling documents stem from the 1917 law, which has been used to target whistleblowers.
Fox News Calls Biden “Wannabe Dictator” Who Had “Political Rival” Trump Arrested
The claim by the network that Biden played a role in indicting Trump is unfounded and baseless.
Tennessee’s Anti-Drag Law Is Latest Chapter in State’s Century of Censorship
Almost 100 years after the Scopes Monkey Trial over evolution, Tennessee has again become a censorship battleground.
Trump’s Lie-Filled Bluster Disappeared Completely in Miami Courtroom — Reports
The former president appeared visibly tense and grim during his arraignment in Miami, several sources reported.
House Democrats Are Pushing to Force a Vote on Banning Assault Weapons
The push comes amid a record-breaking increase in gun violence.
GOP Claims Docs Safe at Mar-a-Lago Because Bathroom Door Had a Lock
The former president was formally indicted at a courthouse in Miami, Florida, on Tuesday.