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The Supreme Court Could Soon Stop States From Being Able to Ban Assault Weapons
Recent polling shows the vast majority of Americans support a nationwide ban on assault weapons.
AOC: “Public Policy” Failures and “Demonizing of the Poor” Killed Jordan Neely
“If the city just wants this to be a playground for the rich, that is the most dangerous outcome for all of us."
Former White House Staffers Say Trump Harassed Women While in Office
“I thought the way he engaged with women was dangerous,” said one former aide to Trump.
DeSantis Signs Bills That Restrict Chinese People From Buying Land in Florida
The discriminatory new laws will likely fuel anti-Asian racism in the state, critics of the legislation have said.
Republican Rep. George Santos Arrested on 13 Charges
Charges against Santos include money laundering, wire fraud, theft of public funds and lying to Congress.
Government Ethics Watchdog Demands Clarence Thomas Resign Amidst Scandals
“Resignation is the only course of action that remains to undo the damage you have done,” wrote CREW.
Republicans Defending Clarence Thomas Have Gotten Nearly $500K From Harlan Crow
Lindsey Graham, the top Senate Judiciary Republican, has gotten tens of thousands of dollars from Harlan Crow.
Study: Without Reforms, Conservative Justices Will Run Supreme Court Until 2065
The Supreme Court has had a conservative majority since 1970.
Protests Erupt Across Pakistan After Former Prime Minister Imran Khan Arrested
Khan was arrested on corruption and embezzlement charges -- allegations he’s denied and says are politically motivated.
Judge Bans Trump From Posting About Hush Money Case Evidence on Social Media
Last month, Trump targeted the judge himself in a Truth Social rant after learning he would be presiding over the case.