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Republican Who Rails Against Student Loan “Bailout” Got $1.5M of Loans Forgiven
Rep. Burgess Owens, who has declared bankruptcy five times, led a hearing railing against student debt forgiveness.
GOP Is Seeking Rich, Self-Funding Candidates as Party Is Outraised by Democrats
Both major parties have run self-funded candidates in the past, but the GOP is ramping up the practice.
Tucker Carlson Begs Biden to Block Manhattan DA From Issuing Trump Indictments
Carlson claimed the grand jury is biased, stating, without evidence, that its members are “overwhelmingly liberal.”
Trump Loyalists Outnumbered by Anti-Trump Protesters at Manhattan DA
Trump predicted that he would be indicted on Tuesday, but no charges have been issued so far.
Judge Orders Trump Lawyer to Turn Over Evidence in Alleged “Criminal Scheme”
The order from the D.C. district court's chief judge is a big blow to Trump's defense in the case, says a legal analyst.
New Assessments From Federal Agencies Underscore Harm of GOP Budget Cuts
From mass evictions to education cuts, GOP austerity would impose “irreparable damage” on millions of people.
GOP House Chairs Jordan, Comer and Steil Demand Info on Bragg’s Trump Inquiry
One of the letter-writers admitted knowing very little about the inquiry, despite blasting it as politically motivated.
Legal Experts Say Trump Witness’s Testimony May Backfire on the Ex-President
Robert Costello says he sought to undermine Michael Cohen, but he may have opened Trump up to more charges.
Alex Jones Is Allegedly Giving Away Millions to Avoid $1.4B Sandy Hook Payout
The far right conspiracist is reportedly transferring millions and buying luxuries to hide his wealth.
Trump Calls for Protests Over His Impending Arrest, Echoing Jan. 6 Rhetoric
Trump claimed in a social media post over the weekend that he would be arrested sometime this week.