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McCarthy Elbows in the Back GOP Lawmaker Who Voted to Oust Him From Speakership
“Why'd you elbow me in the back, Kevin?” Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee asked the former speaker.
Lawmakers Slam SCOTUS’s New Nonbinding Ethics Code as “Useless” PR Stunt
“The justices are clearly reacting to recent public criticism by formally adopting this code,” one expert said.
Special Counsel Argues Against “Spectacle” of Airing Trump Trial on Live TV
The likelihood of Trump's trial being aired in real time is low, as no federal trial has ever been televised live.
Former Trump Lawyer’s Revelation Is “Devastating” for Trump, Legal Experts Say
Jenna Ellis’s account may be key evidence in the Fulton case as well as Trump’s federal election subversion case in D.C.
Trump Allies Forming “Army” of Ideological Loyalists for 2025 Power Grab
The goal is to build up a legion to carry out the far right’s plan to stage an unprecedented takeover of the government.
Scathing Internal State Dept. Dissent Memo Slams US Aid of Israeli “War Crimes”
The letter calls on senior U.S. officials to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.
Trump’s Threat to Handle the “Vermin” Is Straight Out of the Nazi Playbook
He is planning to purge the executive branch and turn it into a patronage grift for cronies and sycophants if reelected.
US Foreign Policy Establishment Is Instrumentalizing Islamophobia, Report Shows
A new report released by Rutgers University shows how anti-Muslim bigotry pervades U.S. discourse on Palestine.
Republicans Claim to Support Child Care Policies, But Few Speak Up
Public opinion is resoundingly in favor of more child care funding, but that's not enough to motivate Republicans.
Former Sanders Adviser Slams GOP Debate’s “Knuckle-Dragging Hawkishness” on Gaza
The third Republican presidential debate on Wednesday saw candidates pledge unwavering support for Israel.