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Trump Claims He’s Been Exonerated in Georgia Elections Probe. That’s Not True.
Some legal groups say charges against Trump are likely to come soon, based on portions of the report not yet released.
Defending Democracy Through Elections Won’t Be Enough to Stop Fascism
The left must present a radical alternative to both fascism and capitalist democracy.
GOP Decries Debt While Introducing Bill to Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent
The extension would deliver an average tax cut of $175,710 to the richest 0.1 percent, according to one estimate.
Trump Will Promote Early Voting in 2024 After Years of Using It to Push Big Lie
The shift in strategy comes as his advisers recognize Democrats have been winning, in part, because of early voting.
Ex-Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows Subpoenaed in January 6 Probe
Experts say Meadows is expected to assert executive privilege but may face federal criminal charges instead.
Senate Dems Warn GOP Budget Cuts Would “Deny 1 Million Babies Access to Formula”
The cuts “are so extreme they don't want to show them to you,” says Senate Budget Committee Chair Sheldon Whitehouse.
New York Court Rebukes Fox News, Gives Smartmatic Lawsuit Go-Ahead to Proceed
Fox News “effectively endorsed and participated in” defamation against the voting systems company, the court said.
Let’s Honor the Late Eddie Conway by Continuing to Fight Oppression
On the streets or behind bars, Eddie’s commitment to organizing for liberation was unwavering.
White House: The GOP’s Current Agenda Would Add $3 Trillion to National Debt
The administration says the GOP doesn’t actually care about the national debt, but rather wants to slash welfare.
Democrats Introduce Bill to Quadruple Corporate Stock Buyback Tax
The bill comes on the heels of a record year for corporate profits – and for stock buybacks.