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How South Carolina Ended Up With an All-Male Supreme Court
After the state supreme court struck down an abortion ban, legislators chose a man to replace its only female justice.
House Leaders Brought in Millions Amid Heated Debt Ceiling Fight
From January through March, 18 congressional party leaders reported raising a combined $16 million for their campaigns.
Sinema Has Received Over $500k From Crypto-Backed Firms Ahead of Election
The donations came as Sinema introduced several crypto-sponsored regulations.
TX House OKs Bill to Remove Officials Who Refuse to Prosecute Abortion Providers
The bill aims to force left-leaning prosecutors to prosecute abortions — or risk being replaced by an Abbott appointee.
Zooey Zephyr and Justin Jones Won’t Be Silenced by GOP: “Courage Is Contagious”
The two Democratic state lawmakers say the only way to fight such anti-democratic moves is through broad solidarity.
Pence Appears Before a Grand Jury Investigating Trump’s Role in January 6
Trump tried to block Pence's testimony, but an appellate court rejected his motion just hours before Pence's appearance.
Florida’s Ron DeSantis Is Just a Step Behind Hungary’s Fascist Viktor Orbán
Anti-LGBTQ attacks in Hungary are offering bigoted inspiration to the far right in the U.S.
AOC: “January 6 Was a Dress Rehearsal” for GOP Campaign to Expel Democrats
The attack was just one of the first steps of Republicans’ fascist takeover, Ocasio-Cortez said.
Nebraska Senator With Trans Son Faces Outrageous “Conflict of Interest” Probe
“I will continue to advocate for our kids...no matter what harassment or intimidation comes my way,” Sen. Hunt said.
Warren Report Reveals Vast Pentagon-to-Defense Contractor Lobbying Pipeline
In 2021, there were at least 672 former government officials working for top defense contractors like Lockheed Martin.