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Missouri GOP Seeks to Eliminate All Funding for Public Libraries in State Budget
Missouri Republicans’ proposal may violate the state constitution.
Just 2 Days After Shooting, Republicans Vote to Loosen Gun Law in North Carolina
Republicans announced the veto override effort just hours after the elementary school shooting in nearby Nashville.
Ginni Thomas Raised Nearly $600,000 in Anonymous Funds for Right-Wing Group
The fundraising is a "shocking display of audacity by the spouse of a sitting Supreme Court justice,” one observer said.
Food Banks Fear “New and Growing Crisis” of Hunger as COVID-Era Benefits End
Emergency food aid was slashed to pre-COVID levels this March, forcing food pantries to scramble to meet a growing need.
China-Focused TikTok Scrutiny Ignores Similar Privacy Concerns in US-Owned Apps
The RESTRICT Act would allow the federal government to potentially ban technology from countries like China.
Federal Judge Says Mike Pence Must Testify in January 6 Probe
Pence hasn’t indicated whether he plans to appeal the decision, but experts say an appeal would be unlikely to succeed.
Chris Christie Grilled at Town Hall After Positioning Himself as Anti-Trump
The former New Jersey governor is one of many Republicans who have attempted to distance themselves from Trump.
House Republican’s Vow After School Shooting: “We’re Not Going to Fix It”
Rep. Tim Burchett claimed that only a “revival” of Christianity, not Congress, can solve the problem.
SCOTUS Denies Steven Donziger’s Request for Appeal of Conviction in Chevron Case
The move could have implications for the pending ruling regarding the FDA’s approval of a common abortion drug.
Ocasio-Cortez: A TikTok Ban Wouldn’t Solve Data Privacy Risks Posed by Big Tech
Progressives have been pointing out that conservative arguments against TikTok often boil down to Sinophobia.
WI Supreme Court Candidate Defends Campaigning With “Stop the Steal” Organizer
Dan Kelly himself was involved in conversations surrounding the plot to use "fake electors" in Wisconsin.
Trump Preemptively Blames Manhattan DA for His Own Loyalists’ Violent Protests
An indictment could result in "death & destruction," Trump said, alluding to his own followers' possible response.
500,000 Rally in Support of Mexican President and Against US Intervention
Protesters heeded the Mexican president's call to defend the nation's sovereignty following attacks by U.S. politicians.