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Cherokee Nation Sends First Delegate to Congress
The Cherokee Nation is challenging the U.S. government to actually live up to its treaty obligations.
Should US Nationalize Fossil Fuel Industry? Warren Says No, Sanders Says Yes.
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders often align on climate policy, but not on this question at the climate town hall.
Following Months of Protests, Hong Kong Leader Withdraws Extradition Bill
The decision comes after weeks of protesters flooding the streets and shutting down the Hong Kong International Airport.
Texas Weakens Gun Laws One Day After Odessa Massacre Leaves 7 Dead, 22 Injured
It is now easier to carry guns in Texas churches, schools and apartment buildings.
Johnson Threatens Election If Parliament Acts to Prevent No-Deal Brexit
MPs drafted a bill that would force Johnson to ask EU for an extension to Brexit negotiations if a deal is not reached.
Joint Fundraising Committees Are Central to GOP Success, and They’re on the Rise
Joint fundraising committees allow political organizations to band together and raise money from big donors.
West Texas Mass Shooting Provokes Fresh Calls for Stricter Gun Laws
At least seven people were killed and several more were injured on Saturday in a mass shooting near Odessa, Texas.
Boris Johnson Takes His Brexit Demagoguery to the Social Media Sphere
The U.K. prime minister's communication style of short questions and short answers is typical of demagogic politics.
Indicted GOP Congressman Challenged by Former GOP Congressman Charged With Theft
Former Rep. Darrell Issa is considering challenging Rep. Duncan Hunter in California.
Boris Johnson Suspends Parliament Ahead of Brexit in Attack on UK Democracy
The prime minister broke an unspoken rule of the British constitution: Don't involve the queen in politics.