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The DOJ Has Opened an Investigation Into the 15 Boxes Trump Took to Mar-a-Lago
Sources have indicated that the inquiry is still in its early stages.
Senate Confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson as First Black Woman Supreme Court Justice
Jackson, a former public defender, has been championed by progressive advocates and lawmakers.
Most Voters Say Clarence Thomas Should Not Be Involved in 2020 Election Cases
Just 28 percent of voters have a favorable view of the Supreme Court justice.
Working for Trump, Who Spouted COVID Misinformation, Was “Painful,” Fauci Says
“I can’t agree when you say hydroxychloroquine works,” Fauci recalled thinking about one of Trump's assertions.
Democrats Lost 12-Point Lead Among Child Tax Credit Recipients After It Expired
The polling suggests that going big on economic issues will help give Democrats a boost in the midterms.
Two of the “Brains” Behind Trump’s Failing Social Media Company Abruptly Resign
The site continues to experience myriad problems, including the overwhelming presence of “bots.”
Biden’s 2023 Budget Could Have Made Child Care Free. Instead, It Boosts Police.
Biden's own quip while introducing his budget says it all: "Show me your budget and I’ll tell you what you value.”
Betsy DeVos Is Joining Michigan’s Far Right Militants in a Devious Campaign
Right-wingers are exploiting Michigan's petition process to push harmful policy on education, public health and voting.
Arizona Supreme Court Rejects State GOP Lawsuit to Eliminate Mail-In Voting
The ruling may only be temporary, as the court said the GOP could resubmit the lawsuit to lower courts.
Study: Fox Viewers More Likely to Have Factual Opinions If They Switch Networks
Partisan media like Fox “may present a challenge for democratic accountability,” the study's researchers concluded.