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Watchdogs Worry That New Texas Courts Were Created to Side With Industry
The state's oil and gas industry lobbied aggressively for Texas's Business Court Judicial District.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues County Over Its Efforts to Register More Voters
Paxton's lawsuit makes the baseless claim that the county's actions would encourage noncitizens to vote.
Trump Tells Supporters Rallygoer Who Broke Through Press Fence Is “On Our Side”
One critic decried Trump's statement last week as a “disturbing open call to violence” against the press.
Muslims Were Reliably Democratic Voters. With US Gaza Policy, That’s Changed.
After the DNC, lingering anger over the war on Gaza signals trouble for Harris in key swing states like Michigan.
Poll: Two-Thirds of Americans Think Trump Won’t Accept 2024 Election Outcome
Trump is laying the groundwork for baseless claims about fraud in the upcoming election, much like he did in 2020.
Sanders Vows to Introduce Resolution to Block $20 Billion US Arms Sale to Israel
Sanders's pledge could stymie the Biden administration's plans for a smooth congressional review process of the sale.
Trump Campaign May Have Violated Federal Law by Filming Ad at Arlington Cemetery
A cemetery official was reportedly shoved by Trump staff while trying to prevent them from filming.
Democratic Platform Defies International Law in Middle East Policy
The DNC foreign policy platform stresses human rights, yet ignores how the US denies them.
Here’s How Trump’s GOP Could Be Preparing to Contest the 2024 Election
All eyes are on November 5, but will we witness another January 6 constitutional crisis that eclipses that of 2021?
Democrats Sue to Halt Georgia Rules That Could Block Election Certification
The new rules allow election officials to conduct a “reasonable inquiry” before certifying election results.