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Trump Endorses Jordan for Speaker — But Will Take the Job Himself, If Asked
Republicans will meet next week to determine who they will support for the role of speaker of the House.
Trump Legal Team Again Tries to Delay Mar-a-Lago Trial Until After 2024 Election
Trump's best defense has been and continues to be to delay trials, said a former federal prosecutor.
Virginia Purges Eligible Voters Weeks Before Hotly Contested Election
“[The purge] already had a chilling effect on Virginians’ participation in early voting,” voting rights advocates say.
Court Approves New Map Giving Black Alabama Voters More Representation
A special master team redrew congressional boundaries after the GOP-run state legislature twice refused to do so.
In Latest Attack on Journalism, Musk Removes Headlines From Posts on “X”
Since buying the platform last year, Musk has made the site increasingly hostile to journalists.
Gun Death Rate Among Children in US Grew 87 Percent Over Past Decade — Study
Since 2020, firearms have been the leading cause of death in children.
Biden Condemns “Poisonous Atmosphere” in Congress Following McCarthy’s Ouster
Kevin McCarthy lost his speakership position earlier this week by a vote of 216 to 210 favoring a motion to vacate.
Even by His Interpretation of Disclosure Law, Thomas Looks to Have Violated It
The details of Clarence Thomas’s trips could prove important evidence in any formal investigation of his conduct.
Trump Can’t Become Speaker Due to GOP’s Own Rules, Dem Lawmaker Points Out
One GOP lawmaker has said that he will nominate Trump to be speaker when voting starts next week.
Trump’s Election Disinformation Machine Is Already Kicking Into Gear for 2024
Right-wing influencers and politicos use the popularity of election denialism to build audiences and turn a profit.