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3 Active-Duty Marines Arrested, Charged for Roles in Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
One of the Marines expressed a desire for the Capitol attack to ignite a second civil war.
Trump Demands Prison Sentence for Journalists Who Published Supreme Court Leak
Neither the leaker or the journalists who reported on the leaked documents violated a criminal statute.
Judge Orders Trump and His Lawyer to Pay Nearly $1 Million for Clinton Lawsuit
Frivolous suits shouldn’t be used as a “vehicle for fundraising or fodder for rallies or social media,” the judge wrote.
Trump Pleads With Meta to Allow Him Back on Facebook for 2024 Campaign
Internet security experts have warned that Trump’s rhetoric could inspire further violence if his account is reinstated.
Inventing Santos: How a Far Right Con Man Lied His Way Into Congress
George Santos is a classic con man, and Kevin McCarthy’s GOP is all in.
State Senate Panel Rejects Right-Winger for New York’s Chief Judge
However, Gov. Kathy Hochul "has not ruled out taking legal action to force a vote of Justice LaSalle.”
A Majority of House Republicans’ New Committee Chairs Are Election Deniers
The GOP chairs will have a huge say in House priorities that could shape the future of U.S. democracy.
White House Demands McCarthy Reveal “Hidden Bargains” Made to Win Speakership
The American people deserve to know about “hidden bargains” McCarthy made to become speaker, the White House said.
QAnon Peddler Marjorie Taylor Greene Appointed to Homeland Security Committee
Greene has peddled numerous false and unfounded conspiracy theories on her social media over the years.
Boebert Demands Blocking of Dems From Committee for Being “Conspiracy Theorists”
The Colorado Republican is known for peddling conspiracy theories, including election denial.