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Committee Chair Asks Archives If It’s Still Missing Documents That Trump Took
Trump's “pattern of conduct” makes it possible he's still hiding classified docs, the Oversight Committee chair said.
Trump Shares Image Observers Say Is “Explicit Endorsement” of QAnon
QAnon followers are viewing Trump’s post as proof that their conspiracies are real, which they are not.
Jan. 6 Committee Member Suggests Ending Electoral College
Nearly two-thirds of Americans support installing a popular vote model for selecting the president.
Former British Colonies in Caribbean Consider Cutting Ties to the Monarchy
Antigua and Barbuda’s prime minister vows to hold a referendum on becoming a republic. Jamaica plans a vote, too.
Trump Turned DOJ Into His “Personal Law Firm,” Former Federal Prosecutor Says
The Senate Judiciary Committee will probe claims that Trump sought to pressure prosecutors to go after his enemies.
Manchin Asks Big Oil CEOs to Help Push Through Dirty Deal as Opposition Grows
Joe Manchin is reportedly calling in oil and gas executives to build GOP support for his anti-environmental side deal.
Trump Calls on Taxpayers to Pay Half the Costs of Special Master He’s Demanding
The Department of Justice says that Trump, “as the party requesting the special master,” should bear all the costs.
New Restrictions Make Voting Harder for People Who Struggle to Read
One in five Americans struggles to read, and new laws may prevent them from getting the help they need to vote.
Democracy Can’t Be Reduced to Voting in 2022 — We Must Build the Future We Want
Defending narrowly defined representational democracy is not enough. We need participatory, grassroots democracy.
WI Protesters Denounce Tim Michels for Encouraging Violence Against Media
Demonstrators gathered outside a Michels fundraising event in Appleton, Wisconsin, on Friday.