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Department of Justice Moves to Defend Trump in Rape Accuser’s Defamation Suit
Many experts are criticizing the move as an inappropriate use of federal resources for Trump's personal legal matters.
Trump’s “Law and Order” Rhetoric Is a Rallying Cry for State Violence
Trump is establishing the conditions for a fascist state rooted in white supremacy.
House to Investigate DeJoy for Perjury Over Illegal GOP Fundraising Scheme
House Oversight Chair Rep. Carolyn Maloney said the postmaster general faces “criminal exposure” for lying under oath.
Sanders Condemns Trump Effort to Rush COVID Vaccine Before Election
The senator's remarks came hours after Trump suggested a vaccine could be put to market “before a very special day.”
Trump Admin’s Small Business Bailout Has Been Plagued by Waste, Fraud and Abuse
A House committee has found a “troubling lack of transparency” in the administration's Paycheck Protection Program.
Trump Admin Faces Injunction for Trying to End 2020 Census Counting Prematurely
Critics decried the blatant attempt by the president and GOP to “sabotage” the count for long-term political advantage.
Trump Threats to Anti-Doping Agency May Result in Sanctions on US Olympics Team
The IOC requires nations to comply with World Anti-Doping Agency rules in order to participate in the games.
Trump Denies Reports of Calling Vets “Losers” as More Outlets Corroborate Story
A report published Thursday evening detailed how the president derided U.S. soldiers who died in war.
Trump Wants to Punish US Cities That Don’t Pledge Allegiance to Him
Trump’s threat to block “anarchist jurisdictions” from receiving federal funds is a fascist move.
NSA Surveillance Program Exposed by Snowden Was Illegal, Rules Appeals Court
The court gave credit to the whistleblower for helping to uncover and end the program.