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Trump Has Made Threats to Launch a New Political Party — the “Patriot Party”
If Senate Republicans vote to convict Trump, he may try to shatter the GOP by starting a third party.
Former Trump Lawyer and Conspiracy Theorist Sidney Powell Launches New Super PAC
Powell faces a $1.3 billion defamation suit over her false claims of voter fraud.
Dominion Voting Systems Files $1.3 Billion Lawsuit Against Rudy Giuliani
Scores of false claims of fraud against Dominion's voting machines have been spread across social media.
Nixon Impeachment Witness: Cruz and Hawley Should Have No Part in Trump Trial
The former White House Counsel for Nixon said GOP senators who supported the Capitol breach “must be disqualified.”
Trump-Linked Lobbyists Made Big Money From Clients Seeking Last-Minute Pardons
Some lobbyists made massive sums attempting to secure clemency or pardons in the final months of Trump's presidency.
Independence Is the Progressive Solution to US Colonialism in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican Cultural Center Executive Director José López discusses the changing political landscape in Puerto Rico.
Pelosi Is Sending the Impeachment Article to the Senate on Monday
The delivery triggers the beginning of proceedings, but McConnell and some Democrats want to push it back.
Army Denied Role of Michael Flynn’s Brother in Decisions After Capitol Breach
The denials of Charles Flynn's involvement have raised further questions about the Army's handling of the crisis.
Cruz and Hawley Should Be Investigated and Expelled, Some Democrats Say
Progressive activists also called on Chuck Schumer to deny the two Senators committee seats on Thursday.
McConnell Is Obstructing to Save the Filibuster. Progressives Want It Abolished.
The Senate minority leader's stonewalling of a must-pass organizing resolution is already pushing the issue.