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Conservative Legal Scholars: Trump Is Barred From Office for His Role in Jan. 6
A new paper echoes a case long made by progressive experts and watchdogs.
Trump Won’t Pledge to Support Eventual GOP Nominee If It’s Not Him
Trump's refusal to sign the pledge puts the Republican National Committee in a difficult position.
Oregon Republicans Who Skipped Town to Block Votes Will Be Barred From Office
The Oregon secretary of state announced her intention to enforce a measure passed by voters last fall.
10 States Purged Over 19 Million Voters Between 2020 and 2022 Electoral Cycles
This amounts to 8.5 percent of the registered U.S. electorate being prevented from exercising their right to vote.
Right-Wing Troll Andy Ngo Loses Lawsuit Filed Against Portland Activists
After the “milkshake incident” made him infamous, he made a career out of targeting activists perceived as anti-fascist.
Jack Smith Sought Warrant for Trump’s Twitter Account in January
A judge found probable cause to allow investigators to search the @realDonaldTrump account without alerting Trump.
Beyond Harlan Crow, Other Billionaires Funded Justice Thomas’s Luxury Vacations
Three additional ultra-wealthy business executives have been underwriting Thomas’s undisclosed trips for three decades.
Trump Tells Supporters He’ll Defy Any Protective Order Issued in Jan. 6 Case
If he follows through on his promise, Trump could be found in contempt of court.
Memo: Trump Co-Conspirator Believed Fake Electors Plot Would Probably Be Illegal
The memo lays out a step-by-step process for the fake electors plot to delay the certification of Biden's 2020 win.
Matt Gaetz Has a Plan for Blocking Jack Smith’s Indictments of Trump
Gaetz believes a select committee should be established to grant Trump immunity from prosecution for his crimes.