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There’s “No Way in Hell” Omar Will Attend Israeli President’s Speech to Congress
Rep. Ilhan Omar cited Israel's deadly assault on Jenin and the Netanyahu government's efforts to weaken the judiciary.
Democrats Demand Full Account of Gifts to SCOTUS From Leonard Leo, Billionaires
Top Democrats are confronting conservative activist Leonard Leo over his role in Supreme Court corruption.
Trump Suggests Hunter Biden Deserved “Death Penalty” Over Tax Crimes
The prosecutor in question, U.S. Attorney David Weiss, was nominated by Trump in 2018.
Lawyer in Affirmative Action SCOTUS Case Paid Clarence Thomas Aide on Venmo
The payments made to an aide to Clarence Thomas appear to be for a Christmas party involving the Supreme Court justice.
Dark Money Network Is Helping GOP Attack Climate-Friendly Corporate Investments
Groups tied to Federalist Society co-chair Leo Leonard are targeting environmental, social and corporate governance.
Warren, Sanders Report Reveals Tax Prep Firms Are Sending Taxpayer Data to Meta
The data of millions of taxpayers has been shared with “stunning disregard for taxpayer privacy,” the report found.
As Ukraine Gets “Closer Than Ever” to Joining NATO, Does Peace Get Further Away?
“While this issue of Ukraine being a member of NATO is on the table, [Russia] will keep fighting,” says Medea Benjamin.
Ohio GOP Is Trying to Raise Ballot Initiative Threshold to Block Abortion
Republicans have admitted the measure is intended to thwart an abortion rights initiative in the fall general election.
Alabama Senator Condemned for Claiming White Nationalism Isn’t a Racist Ideology
The statement comes at a time when white supremacist violence in the U.S. is on the rise.
Trump’s Lawyers Demand Indefinite Delay to Mar-a-Lago Docs Trial
Delay of the trial could result in a constitutional crisis, especially if Trump wins the upcoming presidential election.