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Alito’s Stab at Congress Violated Ethics Code, Senate Judiciary Democrats Say
Democrats are urging the chief justice to take action on Alito after his recent comments to The Wall Street Journal.
Trump’s Lawyer Appears to Admit Trump Committed a Crime in Fox News Appearance
Trump's lawyer described the very action Trump is being charged with but wrongly characterized it as "constitutional.”
Trump Pleads “Not Guilty” at Courthouse That Was Steps Away From Jan. 6 Violence
Legal experts have noted that Trump's First Amendment defense plan likely isn't as strong as he might believe.
Expelled Tennessee Democrats Trounce GOP Opponents in Special Elections
The GOP had kicked out State Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson for participating in a gun control protest.
Jan. 6 Cited Multiple Times as Reason for US Credit Downgrade, Official Says
This is only the second time in history that a credit firm has downgraded the U.S.’s credit rating.
DeSantis Says He Will “Start Slitting Throats on Day One” as President
The GOP presidential candidate’s violent rhetoric comes as he tries to “reboot” his fledgling campaign.
4 Years After El Paso Massacre, Republicans Use Same Rhetoric as Mass Shooters
Over 160 groups are demanding congressional leadership condemn dangerous rhetoric about an “invasion” at the border.
Voting Rights Groups File Legal Challenge to Wisconsin’s Legislative Maps
A new lawsuit argues the Republican-drawn voter maps are unconstitutional due to “extreme partisan gerrymanders.”
Warren, Sanders Urge Biden Officials to Crack Down on Crypto Tax Evaders
Congress mandated new tax rules for crypto traders nearly two years ago, but officials have yet to implement them.
Key Figure in Trump’s 2020 Plot in Michigan Arraigned on Voting Machine Charges
Matthew DePerno helped lead a plot to seize and tamper with voting machines, officials have said.