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Watchdog Lays Out Case for Why Trump Can’t Legally Run for President Again
“Donald Trump is neither above the law, nor is he above democracy,” the organization says in its report.
Trump Says DOJ Will Soon Charge Him Over His Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election
Charges could relate to the “fake” electors plot, the inciting of his loyalists to attack the U.S. Capitol, and more.
House Wastes No Time Crafting Pro-Israel Resolution After Jayapal Criticism
The resolution outright denies Israeli apartheid.
Georgia Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Quash Investigation
Trump sought the court order ahead of an expected indictment regarding his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Democrats Are Pushing for a George Santos Censure Vote
Democrats are planning to try to force a vote on the issue before the August recess.
Billionaire Cut His Tax Bill by Taking Justice Clarence Thomas on Yacht Trips
"This has the look of a textbook billionaire tax scam,” said Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden.
DeSantis Outspends Trump on Digital Ads Ahead of Debates
DeSantis is the only GOP candidate to spend over $1 million on digital ads across Meta and Google so far in 2023.
Only 4 Democrats Vote for $886B Defense Bill After GOP Adds Anti-Abortion Rider
The bill passed by a slim margin after Republicans attached provisions attacking trans people and abortion access.
Jack Smith Rejects Trump’s Demands to Delay Docs Trial Indefinitely
“There is no basis in law or fact for proceeding in such an indeterminate and open-ended fashion,” the DOJ argued.
Progressive Orgs Say Dems Should Fully Fund IRS After GOP Betrayal on Debt Deal
GOP actions have nullified an agreement requiring cuts to the IRS, argued several economic justice groups.