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Trump-Appointed Judge Rejects Amicus Brief in “Bizarre” Move, Critics Say
The brief opposing the judge's decision was submitted by former officials who served under Republican administrations.
Ilhan Omar Blasts Ted Cruz Over GOP Plan to Kill Student Debt Relief
Republicans are turning to the Supreme Court in a desperate bid to block debt relief. Progressives are pushing back.
Judge Removes “Cowboys for Trump” Founder From Office for Role in Jan. 6 Attack
This is the first time a judge has disqualified someone from office for participating in the attack.
Over Half of Americans Will Have an Election Denier on Their Midterm Ballot
At least 256 GOP candidates running for state or federal office fully or partially deny the result of the 2020 election.
Senate Democrats Hope to Pass Bill Codifying Marriage Equality Before Midterms
Democrats are confident that there are at least 10 GOP votes to break a filibuster and pass the bill into law.
Trump-Appointed Judge Cuts Trump a Huge Break
A Trump-appointed judge ordered a special master to be put in charge of the secret documents recovered from Mar-a-Lago.
Arms Makers Have Embraced the Youth Market as Gun Ownership in the US Declines
Arms manufacturers are using trade magazines like Junior Shooters to openly market “youth-specific” rifles to children.
New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss Has Extreme Anti-Labor, Anti-Environment Record
Truss served as foreign secretary under Boris Johnson and supported “extreme neoliberal policies,” George Monbiot says.
The Supreme Court Isn’t Apolitical — It Was Set Up to Protect Monied Interests
With a few exceptions, the country's top court has long functioned as a counterrevolutionary force.
Trump Insists “I’m Really Rich” as His Social Media Company Faces Financial Woes
Donald Trump claims he doesn't even “need financing” for Truth Social as a deal for financial backing falls apart.