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Trump Campaign Exploits Gag Order to Raise Money as Legal Bills Pile Up
Groups in Trump’s political network are spending millions of dollars from small donors on mounting legal costs.
Summer Lee Condemns Jim Jordan for History of Peddling Antisemitic Hate
Under Jordan, the House Judiciary GOP posted support for Kanye West after he vowed to go “death con 3” on Jewish people.
Jordan Loses Second Speaker Ballot by Wider Margin Than the First
Rep. Jim Jordan received 199 votes in the second ballot, 18 short of what he needed to become speaker.
Republicans Preserve Their Gerrymandered Electoral Maps by Claiming Privilege
As states craft new maps out of public view, fights end up in drawn out court cases, with major consequences for voters.
Trump Will Appeal Gag Order Issued on Him in Federal Election Interference Case
Trump has dubiously described the gag order as being an infringement on his constitutional rights.
20 Republicans Vote Against Jim Jordan in First Round of Speaker Ballots
Hakeem Jeffries received the most votes in the first round, winning support from 212 Democratic members of the House.
If He Wins, Democrats Will Use “Speaker Jordan” as Talking Point in 2024
“It is imperative that our caucus makes clear to voters just how extreme Jordan is,” the memo says.
Jim Jordan Plans Multiple House Votes for Speakership Starting Tuesday
If voting happens Tuesday, it will be the first vote for the speakership since Kevin McCarthy was ousted two weeks ago.
We Can’t Depend on Elections and Legal Battles Alone to Defend Democracy
Karl Marx warned how easily democratic representation and rights can be lost to the forces of authoritarian reaction.
Jim Jordan Seeks to Win House Speakership by Scaring Moderates Into Submission
Jordan's allies seem to believe threatening the wrath of the GOP's MAGA base will be enough to intimidate any opponents.