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Poll: Most Think Trump’s Actions on Classified Docs Were Illegal But Not Biden’s
Just 37 percent of Americans think what Biden did was illegal, while 52 percent say Trump's actions were illegal.
McCarthy Says “It’s Not My Role” to Remove George Santos Despite Rampant Lies
McCarthy has refused to discipline Santos despite having numerous options to do so as speaker of the House.
George Santos Changes His Story About How He Got $625,000 in Campaign Funds
Santos's campaign has pivoted, saying that previously reported personal loans weren't actually from personal funds.
McCarthy Blocks Schiff, Swalwell From Serving on Intelligence Committee
The speaker is “catering to the most extreme elements” of the GOP caucus, Schiff said in a statement.
11 Months Out to the 2024 Primaries, Trump Struggles to Stay Relevant
Even Ivanka wants nothing to do with the Trump 2024 campaign.
White Supremacist Nick Fuentes’s Twitter Was Reinstated — Then Banned Again
Fuentes’s latest ban comes hours after he shared a post amplifying rapper Kanye West’s antisemitic statements.
Republicans Want to Raise Retirement Age to 70 as Life Expectancy Is Falling
This would shorten the retirement window to a mere six years, if the latest life expectancy average holds.
House Coalition of Conservative Democrats Falls to Half Its Size
The dwindling Blue Dog Coalition includes the remaining Democrats who oppose abortion rights and marriage equality.
Whistleblowers Face a Double Standard When It Comes to Classified Docs
Powerful players in Washington, who routinely mishandle classified documents, face different rules than whistleblowers.
The RNC Is Already Warning Its Nominee Will Boycott 2024 Presidential Debate
Televised debates are already skewed toward the right, commentators say.