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DeSantis Accepts Fed Help for Florida — But in 2013 Tried to Block Aid Elsewhere
The Florida governor tried to block aid for Hurricane Sandy when he was a member of Congress in 2013.
Trump Believed He Could Sue Congress to Stop Congressional Impeachments
“I’ll just sue Congress. They can’t do this to me,” Trump reportedly said in 2019.
Democratic Leaders Will Likely Delay Vote on Stock Ban Until After the Election
Proponents of the legislation have suggested that Democratic leaders are delaying the bill because they oppose it.
Trump’s Lawyers Dodge Special Master’s Questions on Mar-a-Lago Inventory List
Trump has insinuated, without proof, that the FBI planted evidence during their August search of Mar-a-Lago.
Millions of Americans Would Approve of Using Violence to Put Trump Back in WH
Around 15 million U.S. adults also say it's justifiable to use violence to stop Trump from being prosecuted.
“Billionaires Cannot Have It All” – Sanders Calls for Redistribution of Wealth
“You want to restore democracy? Have a government that works for ordinary people,” he said.
Poll: Most People Want Certification Process Updated to Prevent Another Jan. 6
The likelihood of changes to the current law took a leap forward this week after Mitch McConnell said he backs the idea.
McConnell Gushes Over Sinema as She Seeks to Hand GOP Even More Filibuster Power
Fellow Democrats lashed out at Sinema over the speech as “bad history, bad policy, and bad politics.”
Sinema Says Filibuster Should Be Expanded to Make It Harder to Confirm Judges
At an event with Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Arizona senator dug in on her commitment to the filibuster.
January 6 Committee Members: Group May Unanimously Refer Trump for Prosecution
Rep. Adam Schiff said that he believes there is evidence to make a criminal referral over the attack.