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Raskin: Clarence Thomas Should “Absolutely” Recuse From Trump Ballot Cases
“The question is, what do we do if he doesn’t recuse himself?” Raskin said.
Threats Rise as Courts Decide Trump’s 2024 Ballot in Maine, Colorado
“Democracy and peace will triumph over tyranny and violence,” said Colorado Democratic Secretary of State Jena Griswold.
NRA Loses Bid to Have Corruption Probe in New York Dismissed
Five judges unanimously ruled that Attorney General Letitia James has provided “ample evidence of malfeasance.”
FEC Urges Congress to Close Foreign Money Loophole
Current law permits political spending by foreign nationals and corporations on state and local ballot measures.
Trump Booted From Maine Ballot
The ruling comes after Colorado's Supreme Court disqualified the former president for his role in the January 6 events.
Alaska Considers Joining Colorado in Disqualifying Trump From Primary Ballot
After the recent ruling in Colorado, other states are weighing in on Trump’s eligibility to appear on election ballots.
Nikki Haley Blasted for Trying to Avoid Saying Slavery Was Cause of Civil War
“I think the cause of the Civil War was basically how government was going to run,” Haley said.
Smith’s Latest Filing in Trump Case Suggests Members of Congress Will Testify
The filing also seeks to forbid Trump's lawyers from submitting “improper evidence” in an attempt to taint the jury.
The Heritage Foundation Is Preparing the Ground for Trumpism to Seize the State
The conservative think tank, which eschewed Trump and Trumpism in 2015, is now leading the Trump 2.0 campaign.
2023 Was a Bad Year for Joe Biden
Voters are still upset about inflation, but it’s the destruction of Gaza that could haunt Biden in 2024.