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USPS Reportedly Considering Price Hikes as Trump’s Takeover Accelerates
Trump threatened to block emergency funding for the Postal Service if it doesn't agree to quadruple its package prices.
Did Senate Intel Chair Burr Use Confidential COVID Briefings to Unload Stocks?
Sen. Richard Burr stepped down as chair as the FBI began an inquiry into possible insider trading in the Senate.
Wisconsin Is “Wild West” After Supreme Court Ruling Against Shelter-in-Place
Most Wisconsinites agreed with the governor's actions when it came to social distancing, recent polling found.
McConnell’s PATRIOT Act Expansion Would Hand Barr Unprecedented Spy Powers
The amendments could guarantee the ability of an incumbent administration to spy on its political opponent.
Ousted Vaccine Agency Director Will Testify That Our “Darkest Winter” Is Ahead
It is far past time to bring this Monster’s Ball to an end.
Adventures in Digital Organizing With Mariame Kaba
Kelly Hayes talks with activist Mariame Kaba about storytelling and building power.
Why Are “Progressive Democrats” Siding With Amazon in Seattle?
The city’s famously anti-Trump mayor is one of the strongest opponents of a progressive business tax communities want.
Don’t Expect to See Trump’s Tax Returns Before the Election
The cases will probably be sent back to the lower courts, leaving the matter unresolved until after the 2020 election.
Justice Thomas Said Forcing Trump to Release His Taxes Weakens the President
Justices expressed a desire to stay out of legislative matters while also worrying about unfettered access to records.
Trump Dismisses Chinese American Reporter’s Question Saying, “Ask China!”
Many viewed the response from the president as racist.