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Protests Erupt Across Pakistan After Former Prime Minister Imran Khan Arrested
Khan was arrested on corruption and embezzlement charges -- allegations he’s denied and says are politically motivated.
Judge Bans Trump From Posting About Hush Money Case Evidence on Social Media
Last month, Trump targeted the judge himself in a Truth Social rant after learning he would be presiding over the case.
To Push Back GOP Extremism, Democrats Must Reinvest in Southern Communities
Whether a favored candidate wins or loses, our communities still need strong grassroots organizations.
Texas House Passes Bill to Allow Election Workers to Carry Guns at Polling Sites
Voting rights advocates say the bill would only serve to intimidate voters and encourage vigilantism.
Trump Told Proud Boys to “Stand By.” Now 5 Are Convicted of Felonies.
Trump posted “THEY ARE COMING AFTER YOU” after five Proud Boys were found guilty of crimes surrounding January 6.
Report: “Insider Witness” at Mar-a-Lago Cooperating With Classified Docs Inquiry
The unnamed witness has provided the DOJ with an image of a storage locker used for holding classified documents.
Sanders Reintroduces Proposal to Slash Medicare Drug Prices in Half
“There is no rational reason, other than greed, for Medicare to pay twice as much” for drugs, Sanders said.
“Freedom to Learn” Protests Target Book Bans, Right-Wing Attacks on Education
If the right wants to take it away, says Kimberlé Crenshaw, it means it’s important.
Trump Employs Misogynistic Line of Defense in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Trial
The argument Trump used to defend himself in the trial is completely “meaningless,” one observer noted.
Montana Passes Mixed Bag of Significant Policy Changes in Controversial Session
Some, like the Medicaid reimbursement hikes, were greeted with cheers. Others, with threats of legal challenges.