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Uvalde Parents Protest, Play Audio of Their Children Outside of Abbott’s Mansion
“Our kids are going back to school and asking, 'Will I be next?'” one victim's father said.
Dark Money Groups Are Scheming to Bring Down Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plan
Republican attorneys general and many GOP officials are also seeking ways to tank the debt relief plan.
Chomsky: Maintaining Class Inequality at Any Cost Is GOP’s Guiding Mission
The Republican Party has been waging a war on the working class for decades -- and it’s not letting up.
Commentators Say Affidavit Shows Clear DOJ Justifications for Mar-a-Lago Search
The DOJ justified its redactions by citing concerns that “steps may be taken to...interfere with this investigation.”
Leak Reveals Billionaire Donor Advising GOP to Spread Lies on Dem Tax Policies
The megadonor suggested running ads warning, “They're coming after you if you're a waiter, if you're a bartender....”
National Archives Has Asked for Documents Trump Improperly Took Since Early 2021
The email debunks Trump’s claim that he was “working and cooperating with the relevant government agencies.”
The Far Right Is Taking Over Florida School Boards, Due in Part to Dark Money
Five Florida school boards have flipped to right-wing control.
Former FBI Agent: Trump “Admits” He Took Docs Through Executive Privilege Claims
In claiming “executive privilege” with classified documents Trump's lawsuit inadvertently admits he acted improperly.
Amid Redistricting-Fueled Chaos, Corporate Democrats Win in New York Primaries
Democratic Party establishment insider Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney and multimillionaire Dan Goldman secured victories.
Mysterious Right-Wing Donor Drops $1.6 Billion Gift on Federalist Society Boss
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: It’s all about the money. Why? Because money writes the rules.