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Trump’s Lawsuit Against Michael Cohen Could Badly Backfire, Experts Say
Legal experts say the $500 million lawsuit "makes no sense": It’s a “PR stunt,” said one attorney.
Clarence Thomas Sold 3 Properties to Billionaire Crow and Never Disclosed It
A new investigation unveils, for the first time, a direct financial transfer from Crow to the Supreme Court justice.
Report: Trump Made $160 Million in Foreign Business Deals as President
Trump repeatedly broke his promise that his company wouldn’t make new foreign business deals while he was in office.
Tennessee Lawmakers Aren’t the First Progressives Expelled for Their Activism
John Wilkes, Adam Clayton Powell, and Julian Bond were elected, excluded and returned to the legislature.
Justin Pearson Reinstated to Tennessee Legislature One Week After Expulsion
“[Tennessee Republicans] tried to kill democracy,” Pearson said after he was sworn back into office.
Elon Musk Calls to “Defund” NPR After It Quits Twitter
Musk’s attacks on the outlet serve not only as an attack on journalists, but on public goods as a whole.
US Senators Demand DOJ Investigate Expulsion of 2 Black Lawmakers in Tennessee
The senators said the expulsions were “antithetical to American democracy and values.”
Amid Pressure to Resign, Feinstein Asks Senate to Replace Her on Judiciary Panel
Rep. Ro Khanna said her absence has delayed efforts to advance judicial nominees who will protect the right to abortion.
Missouri State House Republicans Pass Budget Bill That Removes Library Funding
Republicans are retaliating against a librarians' organization for suing the state over a law on book banning.
Manhattan DA Sues Trump Loyalist Jim Jordan to Stop Interference in Indictment
Rep. Jim Jordan's actions are “brazen and unconstitutional attacks” against Alvin Bragg, the lawsuit contends.