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Poll: Most Voters Would Back SCOTUS Action to Bar Trump From Office in Some Way
Only 39 percent of Americans want the court to rule that Trump is eligible or that states can't bar him from running.
Fani Willis Accuses TrumpWorld of Playing Race Card With Relationship Allegation
The Fulton County DA noted that of the three special counselors she appointed, only the Black man was attacked.
Arévalo Sworn In as Guatemala’s President After Delay by Right-Wing Opposition
The delay sparked fury in the streets, mobilizing Indigenous groups and the country's youth.
In the US South, Just 1 in 5 State Lawmakers Are Women
A record number of women were elected to statehouses last year. But in the Southeast, representation is lagging.
Indigenous Leaders in Guatemala Are Camping Out to Prevent Post-Election Coup
Leaders from Indigenous governance structures have energized a movement to ensure the presidential transition happens.
Business PACs Have Given Election Objectors $108 Million Since Capitol Attacks
Over 1,400 corporate PACs and industry trade groups have made contributions to their campaigns or affiliated PACs.
Budget Deal Ensures Bombs Will Keep Dropping While Fewer Human Needs Are Met
All of that military funding comes at the direct cost of funding social programs and climate programs.
New Congressional Report Highlights Mike Johnson’s Christian Nationalist Views
Johnson has dedicated his career to “undermining constitutional freedoms” through his far right views, the report says.
NRA Plotted to Hide Expenses of Former CEO Wayne LaPierre, Investigation Reveals
New audio shows the gun lobbying group scheming to conceal payments for luxury expenses connected to its longtime CEO.
Trump Brings Back Birtherism With False Post Targeting Nikki Haley
The former president spread a lie about birthright citizenship on his Truth Social account earlier this week.