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DeSantis Press Secretary Suggests Dems Staged Recent Nazi Rallies in Orlando
“Do we even know they're Nazis?” Christina Pushaw tweeted, referring to neo-Nazi demonstrators at a rally near Orlando.
Will Boris Johnson’s COVID Hypocrisy Finally Break His Political Grip in the UK?
A much-awaited report in the U.K. marks the worst political crisis faced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Trump Says If He’s President Again, He Might Pardon Those Involved in Jan. 6
Trump also called on his supporters to engage in nationwide protests if investigations into his actions continue.
Manchin Received Record Donations While Killing Democrats’ Signature Legislation
The largest share of corporate PAC donations came from the fossil fuel, finance and insurance industries.
AZ Republicans Introduce Bill Allowing Legislature to “Reject” Election Results
Arizona legislators are turning Trump's conspiracy theories into bills.
Breyer’s Retirement Is Likely to Spark More Dark Money Spending in 2022 Midterms
Nearly $100 million was spent to elect state supreme court judges across the U.S. during the most recent election cycle.
Manchin Got Huge Donation From GOP Megadonor After Tanking Build Back Better
Republican donor Ken Langone, who supported Trump's 2016 campaign, gave $5,000 to Sen. Joe Manchin's Country Roads PAC.
Trump Admin Engaged in “Unprecedented” Actions Over 2020 Census, Documents Show
Protection against political interference in the census, which determines representation and funding, is critical.
Georgia Mail Ballot Restrictions Disenfranchised 45 Times More Voters Last Year
Republicans’ huge voter suppression bill has led to four times more rejected mail-in ballot applications.
Pittsburgh Bridge Collapses the Same Day as Biden Infrastructure Talk in City
Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman said the collapse serves as a “wake-up call” to improve U.S. infrastructure.