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House GOP Readies for Second Round of Mayorkas Impeachment Vote
Even if the House successfully impeaches Mayorkas, the Senate is unlikely to remove him from being head of DHS.
Minnesota’s New Child Tax Credit Could Reduce Childhood Poverty by 33 Percent
The new program gives as much as $1,750 per child to qualifying households.
Supreme Court All But Ignores January 6 During Trump Disqualification Argument
Only Sonia Sotomayor appears willing to obey the command of the Disqualification Clause of the 14th Amendment.
Trump Warns NATO Nations: No Protection Without Payment Against Russian Attack
“You didn’t pay? You’re delinquent?” Trump said. “No, I would not protect you.”
Imran Khan’s Party Surges in Pakistani Election Amid Fraud Allegations
Imran Khan's party wins spark international concerns of military involvement.
Election Results Delayed in Pakistan Amid Allegations of Military Interference
“Irrespective of the results, the political crisis … is going to continue,” says Pakistani activist Alia Amirali.
Trump Tries to Woo Union Leaders Despite His Long Record of Exploiting Workers
Trump, who once said he prefers nonunion labor, has faced numerous complaints for failing to pay minimum wage.
AOC Says GOP’s Mayorkas Impeachment Attempt Is “Craven and Without Merit”
“There is absolutely no evidence for an impeachable offense. It is completely politicized,” she said.
Expect Justices to Allow Trump on All Ballots, Legal Experts Say
“Why [should] a single state decide who gets to be president?” Justice Elena Kagan asked at one point.
Senegal President’s Delay of Election Prompts Mass Protests Amid Fears of Coup
President Macky Sall has been trying to circumvent the two-term limit since his 2019 reelection, says Mamadou Diouf.