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Trump Hit With Campaign Finance Complaint a Day Before Expected 2024 Launch
The former president is accused of unlawfully transferring money from his leadership PAC to a Trump-aligned super PAC.
Trump-Backed Election Denier Kari Lake Loses Arizona Gubernatorial Race
While many Trump-backed election deniers that lost quickly conceded their races, there’s no sign that Lake will do so.
If Democrats Win in Georgia They Will Be Rid of Power Sharing Rules in Senate
If Warnock wins, it could end the power-sharing arrangement between Democrats and Republicans in the Senate.
Former Chief of Staff: Trump Wanted to Use IRS to Get Back at Political Enemies
Trump sought tax audits against his adversaries because they said “bad things,” former chief of staff John Kelly said.
Republicans Are Ripping Each Other Apart Over 2022 Election Losses
Whether or not this will actually spell the end of Trump's stranglehold on the Republican Party remains to be seen.
Georgia GOP Bars Saturday Early Voting Before Crucial Senate Runoff
Voting rights advocates say that the GOP’s interpretation of the law barring Saturday voting is inaccurate.
Abolish the Debt Ceiling So GOP Can’t Hold Economy Hostage, Says Senator Warren
Rep. Pramila Jayapal signaled that abolishing the debt ceiling is part of the Congressional Progressive Caucus's agenda.
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto Projected to Win Crucial Nevada Senate Race for Dems
Democrats are projected to hold the Senate with Cortez Masto defeating Republican election denier Adam Laxalt.
Trump Sues House January 6 Panel to Avoid Testifying
The suit will likely allow Trump to escape being forced to testify before the committee disbands.
Inequality-Fighting Ballot Initiatives Won Big in the Midterms
Voters approved proposals to tax the rich, build worker power, and make housing and education more affordable.