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TX Lawmaker Proposes Tax Cuts for Straight Parents Who Have Never Been Divorced
Critics say the bill is an attack on families who don't adhere to right-wing Christian values.
Indigenous Leader Is Barred From Running in Guatemala’s Presidential Election
The Guatemalan Constitutional Court upheld a decision to bar human rights defender Thelma Cabrera from running.
DOJ Says Trump Can Be Sued for January 6 Speech
“No part of a president’s official responsibilities includes the incitement of imminent private violence,” the DOJ said.
GOP Megadonors Are Trying to Pull the Party Away From Trump. It Could Get Ugly.
The onset of the primary season is barely 10 months away, and the scramble for control of the GOP is intensifying.
Mike Pence Won’t Commit to Backing Trump If He Wins GOP Nomination
The former vice president is expected to announce a presidential run sometime in the next few months.
Student Loan Forgiveness Program Appears Headed for Defeat in the Supreme Court
The right-wing “justices” seemed impervious to the economic plight of tens of millions with debilitating student debt.
Trump Campaign Asked Proud Boys to Attend Post-Election Rallies in Plain Clothes
The court records demonstrate that Proud Boys leaders told members to prepare for violence at the rallies.
An Anti-Abortion Law Firm Joined Disgraced Ex-Kansas AG to Dispute 2020 Election
The Thomas More Society is sowing doubts about election integrity as part of its long-term war on abortion rights.
Trump Supporters Reportedly Banned From DeSantis Book Signing
Both Trump and DeSantis have a history of suppressing free speech.
Critics Decry “Fascist” GOP Bill That Would Dismantle Florida Democratic Party
The bill would disenfranchise millions of Florida voters, blocking them from taking part in primary elections.