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Kyle Rittenhouse Is on Trial for Murder. Matt Gaetz Says He’d Be a Good Intern.
Gaetz himself is currently under investigation for allegedly violating federal sex trafficking laws.
Ed Dept. Opens Inquiry on District That Wanted “Opposing” Lessons on Holocaust
Several parents praised the announcement of the investigation into Carroll Independent Schools in Southlake, Texas.
Censure Is “Not Enough”: Rights Groups Call for Expulsion of Paul Gosar
One group warned that “dangerous and incendiary social media posts like Rep. Gosar's can spur real-world violence.”
House Votes to Censure Paul Gosar Over Video Depicting Him Killing Ocasio-Cortez
Gosar has been censured and removed from committee assignments, sending a harsh rebuke to Republicans.
Jacob Chansley, Man Known as “QAnon Shaman” Sentenced for Role in Capitol Attack
Chansley gained infamy for his role in the Capitol attack while wearing horns and bearskin attire.
GOP Representative Brags About Infrastructure Funding Despite Voting Against It
Rep. Gary Palmer called funding for his home state a top priority, but joined 200 Republicans in voting against it.
GOP Billionaires Who Never Donated to Democrats Are Funding Manchin and Sinema
Many GOP donors made their first contribution to Democrats as the two senators worked to undermine reconciliation.
Michigan GOP’s Voter Restrictions Could Eliminate 20 Percent of Polling Sites
The Michigan GOP is lobbying to end the use of donated polling sites, such as churches.
Judge Allows Rittenhouse to Eliminate Jury Members Using a Raffle Drum
Eighteen jurors who participated in the trial were downsized to 12 by random lottery, selected by the defendant himself.
$285 Billion Tax Cut for Rich Is Now Second-Costliest Item of Build Back Better
Progressives are raising the alarm over the potential impact this will have on Democrats ahead of the midterm elections.