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NRA’s Lawsuit-Dodging Strategy Backfires as TX Judge Dismisses Bankruptcy Claims
The NRA used its bankruptcy filings to address “a regulatory enforcement problem, not a financial one,” the judge said.
GOP Votes to Oust Liz Cheney for Not Peddling Trump’s Big Lie
Cheney has branded herself as a martyr, but she helped to lead her party down the authoritarian path that it’s on.
MI Lawmaker Caught Spreading Falsehoods Introduces Bills to Punish Fact Checkers
A GOP state congressman sponsoring the bills is known for promoting the big lie and downplaying the dangers of COVID.
Dark Money Group Tied to McConnell Plans Ad Blitz Against Voting Rights Act
The For the People Act being targeted by One Nation PAC would also prohibit dark money spending in political campaigns.
GOP Lawmaker Claims Only 5 Republicans in the House Actually Buy Trump’s Lies
Promoting Trump's election fraud falsehoods won't “bode well” long term for the party, the Illinois Republican added.
Biden’s First Immigration Court Picks Are All Judges Selected Under Trump
The judges, who decide whether to deport migrants, all received conditional offers under the previous administration.
Biden Seeks Bipartisanship Even as McConnell Admits GOP Only Wants Obstruction
Progressives warn Biden’s quest for bipartisanship is quixotic at best and threatens to dilute Democratic ambitions.
GOP Lawmaker Who Backed AZ Ballot Audit Now Says It’s Ridiculous & Embarrassing
The audit, aspects of which might be illegal, is entering its third week of counting ballots in Maricopa County.
Former Trump Official Says GOP’s Focus Is on Gaming the System to Win Midterms
Carlos Trujillo's comments signal that Republicans are more focused on gaming the system to “win” in next year's races.
Liz Cheney Plays the Martyr — But She Helped Build the Monster That Is the GOP
Train a pack of dogs with violence, ignorance and hunger, and they will tear you to pieces sooner or later.