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Lawyers Penalized for Filing Meritless Lawsuits That Trump Won 2020 Election
Authorities in multiple jurisdictions have also initiated proceedings to suspend or disbar some of the attorneys.
El Salvador’s President Sworn In for Second Term Widely Seen as Illegal
Biden officials and Trump allies attended Nayib Bukele's inauguration despite concerns from human rights groups.
Legal Experts Raise Alarm Over Trump Witness Payouts
Even though Trump has never been charged with witness tampering, some say that doesn’t mean it’s not happening.
Trump’s Georgia Case Likely Delayed Past Election Due to Appeals Court Action
A tentative hearing for oral arguments in the appeal is set for October 4.
House Republicans Advance Bill to Sanction the International Criminal Court
The White House said it “strongly opposes” the bill, but didn’t pledge that Biden would veto it if it passed.
Leftist Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Landslide Victory in Mexico Presidential Election
Mexico’s first woman president faces an uneasy road after opponents falsely accuse Morena party of authoritarianism.
Trump Guilty Verdict Shifts Voters’ Preferences Toward Biden, Latest Polls Show
One survey found that one in two voters believe Trump should drop out of the presidential race due to the verdict.
Why Trump’s Conviction Does Not Complicate My Abolitionist Politics
While this moment has generated satisfaction for many, the terrain of injustice we are navigating remains unchanged.
The World’s Largest Election Ever Is Neither Free Nor Fair
If Modi and the BJP win a third term, it may spell the end of India’s democracy, with serious global repercussions.
Trump Businesses and Campaign Gave 9 Witnesses Significant Financial Benefits
Even if the perks weren’t intended to influence witnesses, they could prove troublesome for Trump in any future trials.