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Paul Gosar Backs Trump’s Calls for “Termination” of US Constitution
The Arizona Republican congressman tweeted — then quickly deleted — a post backing Trump's statement.
Newly Found Secret Trump Docs Could Trigger New FBI Search, Experts Say
In recent weeks, lawyers for Trump found at least two items marked “classified” at a storage unit in West Palm Beach.
Aftermath of Climate Disasters Looms Large in Louisiana Runoff Election
On December 10, a three-term incumbent utility regulator faces a challenger backed by a people-powered movement.
Democrats Urge Biden to Make Federal Contractors Disclose Dark Money Spending
The lawmakers say that lax election finance laws have paved the way for “quid pro quo corruption.”
Warnock’s Narrow Victory Underscores Ongoing Threat of Voter Suppression
“We’re still fighting voter suppression. We’re still fighting fascism,” says organizer LaTosha Brown.
McConnell Finally Responds to Calls From Trump to “Terminate” the Constitution
McConnell issued his response on Tuesday, several days after Trump's weekend post calling for upending the constitution.
Trump Organization Found Guilty on All 17 Counts of Tax Fraud
The guilty verdict won't affect Trump directly, but the Trump Organization could face up to $1.61 million in fines.
Herschel Walker Is Trumpism’s Latest Loser. Where Will the GOP Go From Here?
Raphael Warnock’s win in Georgia’s senate runoff election dealt another blow to Trump’s group of hand-picked candidates.
GOP Lawmaker Says Programs Like Social Security Are “Garbage” That Must Be Cut
Republicans are warning that Social Security, Medicare and SNAP could be on the cutting board soon.
Bennie Thompson: Jan. 6 Panel Will Make Criminal Referrals Based on Its Findings
Charges could be recommended for Trump, some GOP lawmakers, or witnesses who gave misleading statements to the panel.