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Queen Elizabeth Is Dead, But Her Bloody Legacy Lives On
Elizabeth took pains to shield the monarchy from politics, but its bloody, racist legacy can’t be erased.
Steve Bannon Charged With Fraud, Conspiracy and Money Laundering
Former President Trump previously pardoned Bannon for federal charges regarding the project.
Report: 17 of 18 Pro-Democracy Bills Were Killed by Filibuster This Congress
The report lends evidence to arguments that the filibuster erodes democracy.
New Poll Shows 6 in 10 Voters Don’t Want Trump to Run in 2024
A majority of voters also believe Trump’s removal of classified documents from the White House was illegal or unethical.
Report: Oath Keepers Include Hundreds of Lawmakers, Police Officers & Military
The Oath Keepers played an instrumental role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021.
Trump’s Top-Secret Document Hoard Included Nuclear Weapons Data
Trump wasn't just messing around with sensitive paperwork; he was juggling lit dynamite in a pool of gasoline.
Burr Sold 95 Percent of His Retirement Holdings After Secret 2020 COVID Briefing
The senator apparently bought over $1 million in Treasury securities a week before the market crashed.
Ron Johnson Thinks Solution to “Labor Shortage” Is to Get Retirees Working Again
The Wisconsin senator described the idea as an “innovative” way to grow the workforce.
Trump-Appointed Judge Rejects Amicus Brief in “Bizarre” Move, Critics Say
The brief opposing the judge's decision was submitted by former officials who served under Republican administrations.
Ilhan Omar Blasts Ted Cruz Over GOP Plan to Kill Student Debt Relief
Republicans are turning to the Supreme Court in a desperate bid to block debt relief. Progressives are pushing back.