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Don’t Ignore the Threat of Right-Wing Violence in Wake of Mar-a-Lago Search
This remains a moment for peak vigilance. Far right groups -- encouraged by Trump -- are still alive and kicking.
Mandela Barnes Wins Wisconsin Primary: “Let’s Send Ron Johnson Packing”
Barnes, a supporter of Medicare for All, was backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders and other progressives.
Ilhan Omar Fends Off Primary Challenger Who Was Boosted by Right-Wing PAC Money
“Omar has faced some of the ugliest attacks of any elected official,” Sen. Bernie Sanders said.
Schumer Pledges to Bring $35 Insulin Cap to Another Vote to Bring “Heat” to GOP
Republicans are facing a deluge of criticism for blocking the potentially life-saving proposal.
Kevin McCarthy Pledges to Investigate Garland After Mar-a-Lago FBI Search
The House minority leader promised to hold hearings on the search of Trump's property if the GOP wins the midterms.
Private Equity Gave Sinema $500K, so She Exempted It From Corporate Minimum Tax
Two of Sinema's only requests for the already weak bill were to protect tax breaks for private equity firms.
Jan. 6 Committee Obtains Alex Jones’s Texts Discovered in Defamation Trial
“We'll look at [the texts] and learn more, I'm sure,” one January 6 committee member said.
Are the Bells Tolling for Donald Trump, at Long Last?
As we watch the walls close in on Trump, let's not forget that the potential for right-wing violence is all too real.
GOP Blames Biden for Mar-a-Lago Search, But FBI Is Headed by Trump’s Director
The FBI is tyrannical — but not for the reasons that the right claimed on Monday.
Trump Describes FBI’s Mar-a-Lago Search as “Dark Times” for the Country
The search couldn't have happened without probable cause and a sign-off from a federal judge, legal experts noted.