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Republicans Aim to Sneak Hundreds of Pro-Corporate Riders Into Must-Pass Bills
The sheer number of riders means that they truly run the gamut of the right-wing imagination.
Trump’s Former Chief of Staff Is Cooperating With Jack Smith’s Investigation
Mark Meadows had already undercut Trump's claim to have “declassified” the national security docs taken to Mar-a-Lago.
Trump Ordered Not to Make Social Media Threats as Part of $200,000 Bond
Trump said on his social media network that he’s planning to surrender himself to jail Thursday.
Coal Barons on Opposite Side of Aisle Face Off in West Virginia Senate Race
The race between Sen. Joe Manchin and Gov. Jim Justice may decide which party has a Senate majority in 2024.
Georgia RICO Charge Against Trump Is Broader Than Federal January 6 Indictment
Trump and/or his cronies are charged with 161 predicate acts in their criminal enterprise to overturn the election.
Members of Little Rock 9 Blast Decision to Restrict AP Black History Course
Arkansas officials claim the new course may violate state law restricting the teaching of critical race theory.
Anti-Corruption Advocate Bernardo Arévalo Wins Presidency in Guatemala
The question now is whether Arévalo will be permitted to take office in January 2024.
Progressives Aren’t Winning Headlines, But They Are Winning Legislation
Despite frustrations at the federal level, progressive officials and activists are winning in states and municipalities.
Will DeSantis’s Campaign Go the Way of Rubio’s Failed 2016 Bid?
The establishment keeps hyping these alleged GOP superstar challengers who turn out to be insufferable duds.
Poll: Around Two-Thirds of Americans Say They Probably Won’t Vote for Trump
Trump still has considerable support from GOP voters, indicating he'll likely be the party's nominee for president.