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Senate Advances Jackson’s Nomination After Republicans Force Committee Deadlock
Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation is nearly guaranteed, with a final vote on the matter slated for later this week.
Federal Judge’s Opinion May Compel DOJ to Bring Criminal Charges Against Trump
Trump is likely guilty of attempted obstruction of a Joint Session of Congress and conspiracy to defraud the U.S.
Watchdog Finds DeJoy Invests in COVID Test Company, Potentially Breaking the Law
DeJoy has stock in Abbott, which recently won a contract for the government’s free testing kit program with USPS.
Watergate Prosecutor Calls 7-Hour Gap in Trump Phone Records “Suspicious”
The seven-hour gap occurred almost simultaneously with the attack on the U.S. Capitol building.
January 6 Committee Says Criminal Referral on Trump to DOJ May Be Unnecessary
The DOJ can choose to charge Trump with crimes based on evidence already gathered, committee members have said.
Betsy DeVos and Her Family Are Flooding Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis With Cash
Critics linked DeSantis's education crackdown to donations from the DeVos clan and other deep-pocketed conservatives.
The West’s Tax Loopholes Render Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs Moot
The U.S. wealth defense industry hasn’t just been helping Russian oligarchs hide their fortunes.
As Europe Turns Away From Russian Oil, Gas Exporters’ Global Clout Is Increasing
Increased global reliance on natural gas is upending energy geopolitics and enabling new actors to take leading roles.
More Than 50 Groups Slam GOP for “Baseless and Harmful Attacks” on Judge Jackson
The organizations accused GOP senators of “inappropriate and knowingly misleading attacks” on Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Trump Calls on Putin to Release Dirt on Biden Family
Already facing his own investigations, Trump may have invited new legal scrutiny with his comments.