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DOJ Sues Colorado Over Law Restricting Capacity of Rifle Cartridges
Supporters of the ban decried the Trump administration's lawsuit as a “dangerous threat to public safety.”
Trump Is Reviving a Tar Sands Oil Pipeline With the Help of Wyoming Tycoons
The proposed pipeline would be one of the biggest new fossil fuel developments of Trump’s second presidency.
Sources Say the FBI Has Opened an Inquiry Into The Atlantic’s Report on Patel
The insider threat inquiry that is allegedly happening is reserved for classified leaks, not reports on public figures.
Progressive Dem Candidates Are Using Their Opposition to Schumer to Pitch Voters
Only 17 percent of voters nationwide give Chuck Schumer a positive approval rating.
Trump Urges GOP to Redraw Maps Ahead of Midterms, Even If It Delays Elections
Trump said he wants maps redrawn to help Republicans “receive more than 20 House Seats in the upcoming Midterms!”
VA Reportedly Launched Probes Into Workers Who Attended Vigil for Alex Pretti
The department evidently emailed one employee a photo of her attending a vigil for the VA nurse killed by DHS.
House Democrat Introduces Bill to End Lifetime Supreme Court Tenures
“Faith in the court depends on its legitimacy as a fair and independent institution,” said Rep. Johnny Olszewski.
Republicans Are Using a Dangerous Loophole to Fund ICE Without Democratic Votes
The budget reconciliation process opens the door to an even stronger GOP monopoly on congressional power.
Trump’s Judicial Nominees Refuse to Say He Can’t Run for a Third Term
At a Senate Judiciary hearing, all four nominees refused to confirm the Constitution bars a third Trump presidency.
On Iran, Trump Has Backed Himself — and Much of the World — Into a Corner
The same kind of US hubris that led to the tragic wars in Vietnam and Iraq is manifesting itself with Iran today.
Only 16 House Races Are Actually Competitive in 2026 Midterms, Analysis Finds
The lack of competitive seats compared to past years is likely the result of partisan gerrymandering.
Trump Attacks Media, Calls Reporting on Iran War “Seditious”
Polling shows more than 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump's decision to launch a war against Iran.
More Than 50 Election-Denying Candidates Running for Positions to Oversee Voting
The candidates are running in 23 states and would, if victorious, have a direct role in certifying future elections.