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Trump Admin’s “Rededicate 250” Event Panned as Christian Nationalist Gathering
Instead of appearing in person at the event he widely promoted, the president reportedly spent the day golfing.
Gutting Voting Rights Act Is Just First Step in Far Right Plan to End Democracy
Curbing access to the ballot brings us closer to the far right's techno-feudalist dream of a "Dark Enlightenment.”
Trump Bought Stock in Drugmaker Whom It Then Boosted Through Policy
The president made trades in Eli Lilly early this year while making decisions benefiting the drugmaker’s GLP-1 business.
SCOTUS Ruling on Voting Rights Act Puts a Third of Black Caucus Seats at Risk
Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina is among the lawmakers at risk of losing their seats because of mid-census redraws.
The FBI Has Established a “Payback Squad” to Target Trump Foes — Report
The so-called “payback squad” is composed of agents who are deeply loyal to the president.
Xi Warns Support for Taiwan Could Lead to Conflict Between China and US
Congress has approved a new $14 billion arms package for Taiwan, but Trump has not yet moved it forward.
Officials Decry Retribution as Vance Defers $1.3B in Medicaid Payments to CA
Vance’s task force meant to root out alleged fraud has so far only focused on states that did not vote for Trump.
Critics Warn of “Grift” in Potential DOJ Settlement of Trump’s $10B IRS Lawsuit
“It's the latest Trump-corrupt scheme to take money out of your pockets and put it into his,” said Sen. Adam Schiff.
Trump Counterterrorism Strategy Expands Administration’s War on Progressives
The administration is increasingly attempting to scare activists into silence, but progressives are preparing instead.
Trump Arrives in China With Entourage of Tech CEOs
Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week to discuss trade and China’s support for Iran.