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Queen’s Funeral in UK Set Off Harsh Crackdowns Against Critics of Monarchy
The queen’s death led the U.K. to shut food banks and jail protesters simply for holding signs critical of the monarchy.
Trump’s Latest Legal Peril Threatens to Bring Down His New York Empire
Claiming you have money that you do not have is “the art of the steal,” said New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Trump Claims He Used His Mind to Declassify Documents Before Leaving White House
Trump’s shifting defenses of his removal of government documents could be used against him if he's indicted.
Jan. 6 Committee Announces Its Next — and Possibly Final — Public Hearing Date
The hearing will include “significant witness testimony” that hasn't been heard yet, the chair of the committee said.
61 Percent of Republicans Think US Should Be Declared a Christian Nation
This is a disquieting statistic that demonstrates the rise of far right extremism among the Republican electorate.
Letitia James’s Lawsuit Against Trump Says He Obtained $250 Million Fraudulently
The lawsuit seeks to bar Trump and his family members from being executives of any company in New York State.
Sanders to Democrats: If You Support Progressive Policies, “You Win Elections”
“If Democrats are going to do well in 2022, in my view, they’ve got to stand up very firmly for working families.”
Trump’s Pick for Special Master Says He’s Not Buying “Declassification” Claims
The DOJ’s evidence on the documents’ classification status outweighs Trump's lawyers' claims, Judge Raymond Dearie said.
Jan. 6 Panel Members Propose Reforms to Electoral College Certification Process
The bill would definitively state that the vice president's role in certifying electors' votes is purely “ministerial.”
Stock Ban May Not Come to Vote This Month as Pelosi Claimed, Lawmakers Say
The House speaker has previously faced criticism for her hesitancy over passing a ban on stock trading for lawmakers.