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Alito Ruled to Curb EPA’s Power After His Wife Leased Land to Oil and Gas Firm
Alito’s wife has an agreement to receive 3/16ths of the oil and gas sales from the lease.
Wagner Revolt in Russia Pitted One “Bloody Nationalism” Against Another
It remains to be seen whether more military or elite factions will break from Putin, says Nina Khrushcheva.
Alito’s Career Was Boosted by Founder of Law Firm Arguing in “Moore v. Harper”
Alito has a close relationship with Charles Cooper, whose law firm is representing petitioners in the pivotal case.
Trump Diverts Campaign Donations as His Legal Bills Pile Up
Trump may have sent at least $1.5 million to his Save America PAC, which covers his personal legal finances.
Trump’s New Defense Won’t Hold Up in Court, Legal Experts Say
“Whatever documents a president decides to take with him, he has the absolute right to take them,” Trump claimed.
Neoliberalism Sucked Senegal Dry. Now Its Democracy Is at Stake.
Economic and social issues are at the core of the current crisis in Senegal.
Amy Coney Barrett Faces Watchdog Scrutiny Over Real Estate Deal
Recent controversies have sparked calls for a defined code of ethics to be imposed and enforced on the justices.
Chapter of “Moms Group” Attacking CRT Plastered a Hitler Quote on Its Newsletter
Moms for Liberty was most recently in the media for being dubbed as an extremist group by the SPLC.
Fight for Student Debt Relief Won’t End With Supreme Court Ruling, AOC Vows
The Supreme Court is expected to hand down its decision on student debt relief any week now.
Responding to Censure, Schiff Says He’d Impeach Trump Again “in a Heartbeat”
“I wear this partisan vote as a badge of honor,” Schiff said in his closing remarks after his censure.