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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.
Biden Adviser’s Lobbying Firm Is Undermining Democratic Party Priorities
How can the White House credibly claim to prioritize climate, labor and housing while being advised by Anita Dunn?
Organizers and Community Groups in Jackson Turn to Mutual Aid Amid Water Crisis
The sudden emergency in the majority-Black capital of Mississippi is a crisis decades in the making.
Trump’s Special Master Request May Be Bid to Delay Investigation Beyond Midterms
A former president can’t claim executive privilege against the executive branch for performing executive functions.
Trump Brags Mar-a-Lago Search Improved His Polling — It Didn’t
Trump told a radio host that his numbers “have gone through the roof” due to the search, a demonstrably false statement.
2 Red States Are Taxing Student Debt Relief — But Didn’t Tax PPP Forgiveness
Both states exempted PPP loans from taxes, but could slap student debt borrowers with several-hundred-dollar tax bills.