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NRA Plotted to Hide Expenses of Former CEO Wayne LaPierre, Investigation Reveals
New audio shows the gun lobbying group scheming to conceal payments for luxury expenses connected to its longtime CEO.
Trump Brings Back Birtherism With False Post Targeting Nikki Haley
The former president spread a lie about birthright citizenship on his Truth Social account earlier this week.
Israel Lobby Has Given $58M to Congress, Which Overwhelmingly Backs Gaza Assault
Forty-two percent of the contributions went toward just six Democrats who defeated progressives in their primaries.
San Francisco Becomes Largest US City to Back Gaza Ceasefire
The city's resolution calls on the Biden administration and Congress to follow suit.
Former Biden Appointee Says Dissent in Government Over Gaza Policy Is Widespread
“The White House doesn’t even know the level of dissent within its own ranks,” says Tariq Habash, who resigned.
Republicans Are Already Talking About Possibly Removing Mike Johnson
A new report details how Republicans are growing testy with Johnson's inability to lead the party.
Appellate Judges Express Deep Skepticism of Trump Lawyer’s “Immunity” Claims
Legal experts denounced the Trump lawyer's arguments as authoritarian and illogical.
Black Women Support the Democratic Party, But Does the Party Support Them?
Democrats’ belief that voters, including Black women, will continue to choose the lesser of two evils may doom them.
Protesters Interrupt Biden’s Speech in Charleston to Demand Gaza Ceasefire
The act of protest comes as Biden prepares for the 2024 presidential race despite record low polling numbers.
Most Members of Congress Have Been Moral Failures on Gaza
Some Democrats who are said to support a ceasefire have only done so with obstructive caveats and preconditions.