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More Republicans Are Saying There Isn’t Enough Evidence to Impeach Biden
Nebraska Rep. Dan Bacon told reporters, "I think it's more important to have this information for the elections.”
Clarence Thomas Must Recuse From Trump Immunity Case, Senate Democrats Say
The Supreme Court has agreed to review Trump’s appeal in a request from special counsel Jack Smith.
Liz Cheney Floats Presidential Bid, Adding More Uncertainty to 2024 Election
Cheney says she would consider running to peel votes away from Trump, but her plan could easily backfire.
Bill Targeting Anti-Zionism Will Usher in New Era of McCarthyism, Critics Warn
The introduction of HR 6578 comes at a critical time as movements for the liberation of Palestine gain momentum.
SCOTUS Grants Jack Smith’s Ask to Consider Legitimacy of Trump Immunity Claims
The decision could potentially hamper the Trump legal team's efforts to stall the case beyond the 2024 election.
Wisconsin Regents Reject GOP Pay Raise Deal Tied to Defunding Diversity Programs
“I can not and will not vote to set the system back,” one Universities of Wisconsin regent said in rejecting the deal.
UPenn President Resigns as Right Sets Terms for Repressing Palestine Solidarity
Three university presidents were questioned by Trump ally Rep. Elise Stefanik at a House Education Committee hearing.
Republicans Are Defending Trump’s “Dictator” Comments, Calling It Entertainment
Critics warn that Trump's desire to be a dictator, however briefly, reflects an “inherent hostility” toward democracy.
Pro-Israel PACs Gear Up for Significant Spending to Oust Progressive Congress Members in 2024
AIPAC wields $50M political clout, rebukes Israel critics, and eyes an anticipated $100M for the 2024 elections.
EU’s AI Act Falls Short: No Ban on Live Facial Recognition Raises Concerns
EU's AI Act faces criticism for omitting a ban on live facial recognition, raising concerns of dystopian surveillance.