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Chuck Grassley, 93, Laments a Democrat Could Replace Him If He Dies in Office
The remarks come as Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, faces calls to step down over health- and age-related concerns.
Johnson Pitch to Voters: GOP Will Keep Doing “What We Have Been Doing”
Polling data indicates that likely voters want change, not more of the same, as the speaker of the House is promising.
Opposition to AI Data Centers Is Actually a “Chinese Psyop,” Mike Johnson Says
“This is not a conspiracy theory,” the House speaker added.
New Rule Would Ban the Use of Federal Grant Money for Voter Registration Drives
Advocates worry that the loss of federal funding will effectively disenfranchise many voters with disabilities.
Alito Reverses Course, Announces Recusal From Major Corporate Fossil Fuels Case
The Supreme Court associate justice had previously refused to step away from a case involving fossil fuel companies.
Khanna Says Trump Impeachment About “Setting a Standard” of Accountability
Polling demonstrates that a majority of Americans approve of the idea of impeaching the president.
Trump Ads Could Be Grounds for Impeachment, Former WH Ethics Lawyer Says
The White House maintains that the pro-Trump ads paid for by the government are merely “public service announcements.”
AI Company Leaders Capitalize on Fear to Lobby for Regulations That Suit Them
We can’t let AI companies launder responsibility for tools they created.
SCOTUS Greenlights Use of Federal Citizenship Tool to Vet Voters
The ruling was a rare victory for Trump in his effort to impose more federal control over the country’s electoral system.
Staying Grounded in the Face of Voter Intimidation
Nonviolence trainers are teaching voters and volunteers how to manage fear and assess risk.