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Trump Files Request to Supreme Court for Stay on “Presidential Immunity” Ruling
Special counsel Jack Smith has until February 20 to respond to Trump’s brief.
Could Indonesia’s Presidential Election Usher In Return to Military Rule?
Investigative reporter Allan Nairn discusses presidential candidate Gen. Prabowo Subianto’s authoritarian record.
Trump Says Taylor Swift Would Be “Disloyal” to Him If She Backs Biden
Recent polling shows more Americans view Taylor Swift favorably than Donald Trump.
Trump Isn’t Simply Ignorant of the Constitution — He’s Outright Hostile to It
From the day he took office, he had no intention to “preserve, protect, and defend,” no less “support” the Constitution.
House GOP Readies for Second Round of Mayorkas Impeachment Vote
Even if the House successfully impeaches Mayorkas, the Senate is unlikely to remove him from being head of DHS.
Minnesota’s New Child Tax Credit Could Reduce Childhood Poverty by 33 Percent
The new program gives as much as $1,750 per child to qualifying households.
Supreme Court All But Ignores January 6 During Trump Disqualification Argument
Only Sonia Sotomayor appears willing to obey the command of the Disqualification Clause of the 14th Amendment.
Trump Warns NATO Nations: No Protection Without Payment Against Russian Attack
“You didn’t pay? You’re delinquent?” Trump said. “No, I would not protect you.”
Imran Khan’s Party Surges in Pakistani Election Amid Fraud Allegations
Imran Khan's party wins spark international concerns of military involvement.
Election Results Delayed in Pakistan Amid Allegations of Military Interference
“Irrespective of the results, the political crisis … is going to continue,” says Pakistani activist Alia Amirali.