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Trump Could Face Defamation Lawsuit From Dominion, Company Lawyer Says
Trump made a series of accusations against the company, falsely alleging they had “switched” votes in the 2020 election.
Across the Country, Republican Legislatures Are Keeping Trump’s Agenda Alive
A wave of bills cracking down on voting, protesting, transgender protections, and more are sweeping GOP-run states.
Schumer Digs Up Obscure Budget Rule That Could Allow Dems to Bypass Filibuster
The unearthed loophole may provide a path to more Democratic legislative wins -- if the Senate Parliamentarian agrees.
Progressive Lawmakers Met With the White House to Discuss Action on Filibuster
The meeting reaffirmed Biden's commitment to a $15 wage but did not clarify how he will approach the filibuster.
Biden Could Use One Law to Undo Some of Trump’s Legacy, But Time’s Running Out
Biden and the Democrats have until the end of April to use the Congressional Review Act to undo some Trump-era policy.
As House Requests Docs on Capitol Breach, Trump Downplays Violence of Mob
Seven House committees sent letters to 13 agencies requesting communications relating to the January 6 Capitol attack.
Senator Demands Firing of Postmaster General Over 10-Year Plan to Weaken USPS
Sen. Tammy Duckworth demanded the USPS Board of Governors immediately fire Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
Threat of Authoritarianism Is No Longer on the Horizon: It’s Arrived in the GOP
To counter the fascist politics in the GOP, we need liberatory forms of education to expand the public imagination.
Dominion Voting Systems Sues Fox News for $1.6 Billion
Fox has previously defended itself by saying it “had a right to cover” false accusations from Trump and his allies.
Biden Warns Republicans at Press Conference: Don’t Abuse the Filibuster, or Else
When asked if he'd back ending the archaic Senate rule, Biden deferred: “Let's deal with the abuse first,” he said.