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Jack Smith Rejects Trump’s Demands to Delay Docs Trial Indefinitely
“There is no basis in law or fact for proceeding in such an indeterminate and open-ended fashion,” the DOJ argued.
Progressive Orgs Say Dems Should Fully Fund IRS After GOP Betrayal on Debt Deal
GOP actions have nullified an agreement requiring cuts to the IRS, argued several economic justice groups.
Biden Administration Announces It’s Forgiving Student Debt for 800,000 Borrowers
The move is meant to “fix” a program that’s only given 32 borrowers forgiveness over its 25 years of existence.
Democrats Have a Real Shot at Winning the House Again in 2024
All 435 seats are up for grabs, but several aspects of next year's races are favorable to Democrats.
Republicans Are Looking to Give Themselves $8,000 Raises While Slashing Welfare
The minimum wage and House pay have remained the same since 2009 — but Republicans only want to raise one of the two.
There’s “No Way in Hell” Omar Will Attend Israeli President’s Speech to Congress
Rep. Ilhan Omar cited Israel's deadly assault on Jenin and the Netanyahu government's efforts to weaken the judiciary.
Bolsonaro Is Barred From Public Office — But That Doesn’t Mean He’ll Disappear
The ruling won’t hamper Jair Bolsonaro’s ability to propagate his broader authoritarian neoliberal project for Brazil.
Democrats Demand Full Account of Gifts to SCOTUS From Leonard Leo, Billionaires
Top Democrats are confronting conservative activist Leonard Leo over his role in Supreme Court corruption.
Trump Suggests Hunter Biden Deserved “Death Penalty” Over Tax Crimes
The prosecutor in question, U.S. Attorney David Weiss, was nominated by Trump in 2018.
Lawyer in Affirmative Action SCOTUS Case Paid Clarence Thomas Aide on Venmo
The payments made to an aide to Clarence Thomas appear to be for a Christmas party involving the Supreme Court justice.