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Did the National Archives Throw a Wrench Into Brett Kavanaugh’s Confirmation?
The GOP-controlled Senate is hoping to push through Kavanaugh’s confirmation before November’s midterm elections.
Whatever Word We Use, Trump’s Entanglement With Russians Is a Big Deal
Republicans are now trying to say that collusion -- whatever that word means -- is no big deal. They’re wrong.
Senate Sends $717 Billion Military Spending Bill to Trump’s Desk
The final Senate vote tally was 87-10 with 40 Democrats joining in.
With Manafort in the Dock, Trump’s Troubles May Have Truly Begun
Paul Manafort is far more than just another tax evader on trial.
Donald Trump vs. the Koch Brothers: Major Rift or Bannon-Staged Stunt?
Steve Bannon is back and likely pulling Trump’s strings in his supposed feud with the Koch brothers.
We Already Have Single-Payer for Seniors. We Just Need to Expand It.
Medicare became law in a turbulent moment much like the present. If we act now, Medicare for All can be passed.
Popular Mobilization Forming in Portland to Stop Growth of Hate Groups
Activists are organizing a massive counterprotest against the far-right march planned for August 4.
Remembering Ron Dellums Who Fought Against War, Apartheid and Poverty
Legendary anti-war activist, former Oakland mayor and longtime Democratic congressmember Ron Dellums died Monday at 82.
Panic on Team Trump: Robert Mueller Closing In on Criminal Conspiracy Charges?
As Rudy Giuliani spins a story no one can follow and his boss melts down on Twitter, intriguing hints emerge.
Collusion Confusion
A whirlwind tour of devolving rationalizations.