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The Proud Boys Gained 29 Chapters in the Year Since Capitol Attack
A new report shows some far right groups declining, but organizing is taking new forms -- some hard to quantify.
In Blatantly Fascist Move, Florida GOP Passes Bill to Form Election Police Force
The police would report directly to far right Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has continually spouted lies about voter fraud.
After Pulling COVID Relief, House Passes Package With $782 Billion for Military
The military funding amounts to $29 billion more than Biden originally requested.
Judge Says Smartmatic Can Pursue Defamation Claims Against Giuliani, Fox News
Rudy Giuliani “acted with actual malice” in pushing election fraud claims against Smartmatic, a New York judge said.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams GOP Senator for Saying Gas Prices Were Lower Under Trump
Sen. Marsha Blackburn tweeted that gas was cheap in 2020, ignoring the fact that oil prices plunged due to the pandemic.
Johnson Suggests GOP Will Seek to Repeal Affordable Care Act If They Win in 2024
A majority of Johnson's constituents in Wisconsin oppose efforts to repeal the popular health care law.
The GOP May Be Split by Trump, But Both Halves Are Exceedingly Dangerous
Despite the split, a large majority of all Republicans want Trump to run again in 2024.
Dark Money Groups Fighting Biden’s Supreme Court Pick Funded Trump’s Big Lie
Some of the groups also funded rallies preceding the Capitol attack.
Greene Bought Oil, Defense Stocks While Complaining About War Profiteers
Greene bought up to $15,000 in Lockheed Martin stock – and then complained online that war is “incredibly profitable."
Trump Outraged That His Social Media Site Has Had Many Problems So Far
Sources say they've heard Trump cursing on the phone with aides over Truth Social's embarrassing rollout.