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Former DHS Official: Trump Wasn’t Joking About Trading Puerto Rico for Greenland
“He actually said he wanted to see if we could sell Puerto Rico,” former DHS chief of staff Miles Taylor said.
DNC Chair Put Lobbyists in Charge of Reviewing DNC Member Qualifications
The DNC has appointed a lot of lobbyists for major corporations that oppose wage growth to its top committees.
DeJoy Pauses USPS Overhauls After 20 States Sue Over Election Concerns
The postmaster general has come under increased scrutiny as reduced mail service threatens the election.
Susan B. Anthony Never Sought Anyone’s Pardon, But Trump Did It Anyway
Anthony's crime was an act of civil disobedience. She said that “resistance to tyranny is obedience to God.”
Congressional Candidates and Voters Sue to Stop Trump’s Sabotage of USPS
In addition to the suit filed Monday, several state attorneys general are likely to file litigation this week.
Trump Lashes Out at Michelle Obama for Saying He Is “Clearly in Over His Head”
Trump also criticized Obama for pre-recording the speech, noting she cited an outdated, lower COVID death count.
DeJoy Donated Big to GOP Senators Up for Reelection — They’re Silent on USPS
A number of DeJoy's GOP beneficiaries are facing tight races this year. None have spoken publicly on his recent acts.
In DNC Speech, Sanders Urges Popular Front to Defeat Donald Trump
Under Trump's administration, the “unthinkable has become normal,” said Sanders.
State Attorneys General Appear Ready to Sue Trump Over Changes at the USPS
One state's AG asserted Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's changes at USPS were a direct “assault on democracy.”
COVID Deaths Continue to Surge in Countries Led by Far Right Authoritarians
Amid the pandemic, far right governments are focused on power grabs and appeasing capital while workers suffer.