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A Legislative Coup in North Carolina? Rev. William Barber on GOP Stripping Power From Democratic Governor
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are being accused of waging a legislative coup.
The Danger Is Inherent in the System
Indiscriminate bombing and torture have been an integral part of US foreign policy since 1945.
Ahead of Confirmation Hearing, Feinstein Accuses Sessions of Withholding Key Records From Committee
Trump's Attorney General pick is withholding disclosure requirements ahead of his confirmation hearing.
Report Exposes How Trump’s Vast Holdings Are Already “Jeopardizing US Interests” Around the World
Trump is using his president-elect status to cozy up to dictators and benefit the family's business.
“Give Us the Names”: Strange Days at the Department of Energy
The Trump team's request for climate scientists' names echoes some ominous chapters of history.
Obama’s EPA Has a Weakness for Monsanto
Who calls the shots at the EPA when it comes to carcinogenic pesticides? Monsanto or scientists?
Don’t Certify Electors and Electoral College Vote Without Full Recount
The American people deserve to know that the outcome of this election is actually valid.
McConnell Won’t Say if Tillerson Can Be Confirmed as Secretary of State
Tea leaves in the Senate suggest it could be an uphill battle to get Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson confirmed.
Electoral College Members Seek Intel Briefing on Possible Russian Meddling in Election to Aid Trump
This year electors in states won by Donald Trump are facing mounting pressure to reject his presidency.
Greg Palast: By Rejecting Recount, Is Michigan Covering Up 75,000 Ballots Never Counted?
Trump won Michigan by fewer than 11,000 votes.