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Georgia Special Grand Jury Said Lindsey Graham Should Have Faced Charges
Graham had called a state official in November 2020, asking if he could toss out several counties' absentee ballots.
Sexual Assault and Pay Disparity Spark “Me Too” Moment in Spanish Women’s Soccer
As women soccer players in Spain strike over pay, calls are growing for the head of Spain's soccer federation to resign.
Second Ex-Trump Aide Found Guilty of Contempt of Congress for Defying Subpoena
Peter Navarro refused to turn over documents or provide a deposition to the January 6 House select committee.
Gloria Johnson, One of the “Tennessee Three,” Announces US Senate Run
A Democrat hasn't won a U.S. Senate race in Tennessee since 1990.
Watchdog Files Lawsuit to Block Trump From Running for President Again
The lawsuit filed by Republican and Independent voters claims Trump “materially aided the insurrection” on January 6.
Former Proud Boys Leader Tarrio Receives 22-Year Sentence for Capitol Attack
Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for instigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
McCarthy Says No Biden Impeachment Without Full House Vote
The move will likely upset several Republicans in the House, who had called on McCarthy to open the inquiry on his own.
As Hunger Grows Across US, GOP Shutdown Threats Imperil Food Aid Programs
Up to 750,000 children, postpartum adults, and others eligible for WIC could be turned away from the program.
New Filings Reveal More Luxury Trips and Payments to Ginni Thomas
The amended disclosures reveal that Thomas was paid nearly $700,000 between 2003 and 2007 by the Heritage Foundation.
After a Year of Fumbles, Congressional Progressive Caucus Must Chart a New Path
Progressives need to be more durable about absorbing criticism, and even attacks, from the media and their own party.