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Former U.S. Attorney: DOJ Should Charge Trump With Manslaughter Over Jan. 6
Trump failed to live up to his constitutional duties on January 6, 2021, former U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade wrote.
Democratic Party Leaders Are Shunning Some Progressives in Tight Midterm Races
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has only given $179 to Texas congressional candidate Michelle Vallejo.
Xi Jingping Wins Third Term Amid Deteriorating US-China Relations
Ho-fung Hung explains why characterizing the U.S.-China rivalry as a “new Cold War” is misleading.
Clarence Thomas Blocks Georgia Subpoena Order for Lindsey Graham
Graham is seeking to subvert an order to testify before a grand jury about his attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
More Foreign Intervention Won’t Solve Haiti’s Crises. Decolonization Will.
International interventions have never fostered stability in Haiti. Haitians themselves must decide what happens next.
Clarence and Ginni Thomas Must Be Investigated by Congress, Watchdog Says
The Supreme Court justice’s ability to serve on the Court should be under question, they say.
Britain’s New PM Is as Wealthy as the King — and as Distant From the People
Why is Rishi Sunak so despised in the Tory Party and how did he nonetheless carry the day?
80,000+ March Against Far Right Orbán Government as Part of Teachers’ Revolt
It was the largest public display of dissent in Budapest since Orbán's reelection in April.
86 Percent of GOP 2022 Senate Race TV Ad Budget Has Come From Dark Money Groups
“If it weren't for these outside groups, Republican candidates would be swamped on the airwaves.”
Trump Proposes Imprisoning Journalists Who Don’t Name Sources
In nearly all but a few circumstances, the publication of leaks and the use of unnamed sources is not illegal.