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Report: Mar-a-Lago Search Prompted by Informer Who Told DOJ Trump Had Docs
An informant reportedly knew where Trump was keeping classified documents that he improperly took from the White House.
Trump Invokes Fifth Amendment in Deposition for New York Civil Investigation
Some are speculating Trump's real motivations in pleading the Fifth are related to other criminal inquiries he's facing.
Poll: A Majority of Americans Want to Abolish the Electoral College
Support for switching to a popular vote model is the highest it’s been since 2000, a Pew Research poll found.
Don’t Ignore the Threat of Right-Wing Violence in Wake of Mar-a-Lago Search
This remains a moment for peak vigilance. Far right groups -- encouraged by Trump -- are still alive and kicking.
Schumer Pledges to Bring $35 Insulin Cap to Another Vote to Bring “Heat” to GOP
Republicans are facing a deluge of criticism for blocking the potentially life-saving proposal.
Kevin McCarthy Pledges to Investigate Garland After Mar-a-Lago FBI Search
The House minority leader promised to hold hearings on the search of Trump's property if the GOP wins the midterms.
Private Equity Gave Sinema $500K, so She Exempted It From Corporate Minimum Tax
Two of Sinema's only requests for the already weak bill were to protect tax breaks for private equity firms.
Jan. 6 Committee Obtains Alex Jones’s Texts Discovered in Defamation Trial
“We'll look at [the texts] and learn more, I'm sure,” one January 6 committee member said.
Are the Bells Tolling for Donald Trump, at Long Last?
As we watch the walls close in on Trump, let's not forget that the potential for right-wing violence is all too real.
GOP Blames Biden for Mar-a-Lago Search, But FBI Is Headed by Trump’s Director
The FBI is tyrannical — but not for the reasons that the right claimed on Monday.