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Advocates: Alito Must Recuse Due to Billionaire’s Stake in Student Debt Cases
GOP megadonor Paul Singer’s think tank filed a brief in support of overturning student debt relief.
Former Trump Lawyer Offers Advice to Trump: Stop Talking
Trump said he was too “busy” to sort through government documents he possessed, an excuse that isn't legally relevant.
Alito Wrote Anti-Journalism Screed Before ProPublica Published Exposé About Him
ProPublica published another bombshell article on Tuesday revealing Alito’s relationship with a GOP billionaire.
Alito Didn’t Report Trip With Billionaire Who Later Had Cases Before the Court
Paul Singer’s hedge fund has repeatedly had business before the Supreme Court. Justice Alito has never recused himself.
Crucial Evidence Against Trump Likely Lost Due to Pace of DOJ’s Jan 6 Inquiry
Not wanting to appear partisan, the Justice Department moved slowly and took a bottom-up approach to January 6.
The Late Daniel Ellsberg’s Wish: Free Julian Assange, Encourage Whistleblowers
Ellsberg died Friday, and we revisit his message for those who are considering becoming whistleblowers.
China Says Washington and Beijing Must Reverse “Downward Spiral” in Relations
As Blinken visits, China blames the U.S. for the countries reaching “the lowest point” in their relationship.
Tax Records Tie Publix Heiress to More Dark Money Groups That Sponsored Jan. 6
Groups involved in the rally received at least $3 million in total funding from Julia Jenkins Fancelli.
New Details From Leonard Leo’s Trust Fund Expose the Inner Workings of the Right
Newly obtained documents shed light on a vast and corrupt right-wing influence network.
Abbott Signs “Death Star” Act That Limits Municipalities’ Ability to Self-Govern
The new law will make it next to impossible to protect workers and consumers at the local level, city officials say.