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Sidney Powell’s Legal Defense Exposes the Rot at the Core of Trumpism
Here is the distilled essence of Trumpism, bleeding on the platter for all to see.
The GOP’s New Fundraising Strategy? Acting Heinous and Monetizing the Backlash.
Following tactics employed by Trump, Republicans are perpetually playing the victim to appeal to their base.
Trump Team, Including Giuliani, May Face “False Statement” Charges in Georgia
The inquiry centers on Trump's attempts to pressure officials to find him votes after losing the state last fall.
Bernie Sanders Introduces Bills to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
“How many people need to get unnecessarily sicker before Congress is prepared to take on the greed?” Sanders asked.
Powell Legal Defense: “Reasonable People” Wouldn’t Believe Election Fraud Claims
The Trump-aligned lawyer was sued by Dominion Voting for repeatedly alleging that its software switched votes to Biden.
Facebook Failed to Prevent Billions of Views of Pages Sharing False Information
A new report likely underestimates the amount of misinformation that was spread, as it doesn't include Facebook groups.
NRA Tweets Text of Second Amendment After Shooter Kills 10 in Boulder, Colorado
The Boulder shooting has once again drawn attention to the role of the NRA and gun manufacturers in fueling this crisis.
DeJoy’s Plan to Supposedly Fix the USPS Could Make Mail Delivery Even Slower
A soon-to-be-released plan for the USPS will reportedly include changes that will slow already sluggish service.
DOJ Official Says Trump, Capitol Breach Attackers May Be Charged With Sedition
Sedition is defined as conspiring to “overthrow, put down, or to destroy by force the Government of the United States.”
DC Statehood Bill, Supported by Majority of Americans, to Get Hearing on Monday
A recent poll shows that 54 percent of Americans back making Washington, D.C. the 51st state in the U.S.