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McConnell Backs Resolution to Change Senate Rules and Dismiss Trump Impeachment
The measure would change more than two dozen Senate rules.
Democrats Move to War Powers Vote as Iran Tensions Escalate
The Trump administration pressured lawmakers to not discuss the legality of unilateral military action against Iran.
Senate GOP Must Stop Confirming Judicial Nominees of an Impeached President
The signs suggest Republicans intend to double down on stacking the judiciary with Trump judges.
Democratic Party Backs ALEC Alumnus Congressman Against Progressive Challenger
The DCCC is helping Arizona Rep. Tom O’Halleran, an ALEC alumnus, beat back a challenge from Eva Putzova.
Trump Never Cared About Ending “Forever Wars.” He Just Wanted His Own War.
The assassination pushed impeachment out of the headlines and showed off some of Trump's shiny new military “toys.”
Thousands Take to Streets Across US to Protest Trump’s March to War Against Iran
“Nobody wins in this war except defense contractors.”
Trump Judicial Adviser’s Dark Money Network Hides Supreme Court Spending
The Judicial Crisis Network has spent millions of dollars to confirm President Trump’s Supreme Court picks.
Julián Castro Ends 2020 Bid by Listing Names of People of Color Killed by Police
Castro invoked Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, Aiyana Jones, Eric Garner, Laquan McDonald, Sandra Bland and others.
We Are the Majority. We Must Turn That Into Power.
Positive change will only occur if our struggles evolve into an organized popular movement against the elites.
UN Expert Describes Detention of Chelsea Manning as “Amounting to Torture”
In a letter to the U.S. government, the special rapporteur on torture called for the immediate release of Manning.