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Trump Jr. Pushed Father’s Chief of State to Overturn Election, Texts Show
Donald Trump Jr. texted Mark Meadows days after the election to demand the White House ensures that his father wins.
Trump Is Raking in Millions of Dollars With Fascist Fundraising Emails
Experts say Trump’s lucrative fundraising emails exploit conspiracy theories and fascist rhetoric.
Report: Jan. 6 Committee Finds Connections Between Militias & Rally Organizers
The suspicion that these groups coordinated with each other is based on video evidence that hasn't yet been made public.
GOP Disrespect on Full Blast Amid Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historic Confirmation
Republicans carried out a “shameful spectacle” amid a “monumental moment” in U.S. history, says Michele Goodwin.
Why Is Merrick Garland Throttling the Trump Investigation?
The January 6 committee has piled evidence outside Garland's door. Why is he moving so slowly?
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.