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Mitch McConnell Pours Dark Money Into Maine Sen. Susan Collins’s Reelection
McConnell-linked PAC launches a Maine ad buy designed to shield Sen. Susan Collins from COVID-19-related criticism.
US Mercenaries Captured in Venezuela After Failed Coup Attempt
Two Americans have been arrested in Venezuela. President Nicolás Maduro claims the U.S. was behind the plot.
Trump’s Anthem Has Always Been “Live and Let Die.” Now We See the Consequences.
“There’ll be more death,” Trump says. No kidding, Donny. I wonder why.
McConnell’s Pandemic Priority Is Appointing Conservative Judges
McConnell and Trump’s appointees threaten not only the COVID-19 recovery, but also federal programs for decades to come.
Pandemic and Oil Crisis Could Make Second Arab Spring Return With a Vengeance
Until the region sees grassroots-driven transformation, the Middle East and North Africa will remain in deep crisis.
Trump “Ragetweets” Over Conservative Group’s Political Ad Against Him
Trump's anger at the group's ad was evident, as he called those who created it “losers.”
Trump Is Ignoring Fears Over Reopening Because He Wants a “Great Fourth Quarter”
Despite current economic hardship, an overwhelming majority of Americans don’t want to “reopen” the economy right now.
Did McConnell Pressure Judge to Retire to Pave Way for His Unqualified Protégé?
McConnell has made pushing through right-wing judicial picks his top priority even amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Far Right Group Behind Boston’s “Straight Pride” Also Organized “Reopen” Protest
The event, labeled “The Liberty Rally,” was organized by the far right organization Super Happy Fun America.
Can Democrats Take the Senate? A New Poll Shows Iowa Might Flip.
Polling has tightened in Iowa, and a number of Republican-held states also appear to be highly vulnerable.