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Trump Sued by Partner of Capitol Police Officer Who Died After Jan. 6
Trump “endorsed and ratified the violent actions of the mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol,” the lawsuit contends.
House Republicans Vote to Gut Ethics Office
This comes as a number of House Republicans are facing growing scrutiny for alleged ethics violations.
Georgia Grand Jury Completes Final Report on Trump’s Efforts to Overturn Election
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis will decide on charges against Trump based on the grand jury's report.
George Santos Hit With Campaign Finance Complaint 2 Days After Being Sworn In
The Campaign Legal Center is urging federal officials to investigate Santos’s campaign for potential violations.
What Did McCarthy Promise GOP Extremists in Backroom Deals?
Reports indicate that the new speaker expressed willingness to leverage the debt ceiling to pursue spending cuts.
Lauren Boebert Says Republicans Will Push for Term Limits in Congress
Boebert did not say what she believes the term limit should be, however.
Bolsonaro Backers Storm Government Buildings in January 6-Style Attempted Coup
Steve Bannon and his network have been backing Jair Bolsonaro and trying to foment unrest, says reporter Michael Fox.
“Bolsonaro Must Not Be Given Refuge in Florida,” Progressive US Lawmakers Say
“Two years ago our Capitol was attacked by fanatics, now we are watching it happen in Brazil,” Rep. Ilhan Omar said.
McCarthy Finally Elected Speaker in 15th Vote After Bowing to Far Right Fringe
The final vote followed a dramatic 14th ballot vote in which tensions soared on the floor of the House chamber.
Companies That Pledged to Stop Giving to Election Objectors Have Given Them $10M
Two years after the January 6 Capitol attack, the flow of corporate money to election objectors is running strong.