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Musk Calls New York Times “Propaganda” as He Removes Its Twitter Verification
The debacle over verification is a show of Musk’s right-wing politics and opposition to journalism and the free press.
Trump Personally Rifled Through Mar-a-Lago Docs Before Subpoena — Report
Emails and texts suggest that Trump sought to mislead investigators prior to the execution of a subpoena in June 2022.
Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson Announces 2024 White House Bid
As governor, Hutchinson signed a near-total abortion ban and kicked more than 18,000 people off Medicaid.
Restrict Act Critics Call the Far-Reaching “TikTok Ban” Bill a “Patriot Act 2.0”
The bill has drawn criticism from both left and right, and privacy experts say it legalizes unprecedented surveillance.
Gun Rights Groups Continue to Target Assault Weapons Bans Amid Mass Shootings
Gun rights groups have contributed $15 million total to current members of Congress.
April 4 Runoff May Determine Whether Chicago Remains Playground for the Wealthy
The Chicago mayoral election pits a neoliberal school privatizer against a public school teacher and union organizer.
Trump Indicted on Criminal Charges in NY as 3 Other Investigations Continue
Trump has become the first former president ever to face criminal charges, with more potentially on their way.
Missouri GOP Seeks to Eliminate All Funding for Public Libraries in State Budget
Missouri Republicans’ proposal may violate the state constitution.
Just 2 Days After Shooting, Republicans Vote to Loosen Gun Law in North Carolina
Republicans announced the veto override effort just hours after the elementary school shooting in nearby Nashville.
Ginni Thomas Raised Nearly $600,000 in Anonymous Funds for Right-Wing Group
The fundraising is a "shocking display of audacity by the spouse of a sitting Supreme Court justice,” one observer said.