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Did Trump’s “LIBERATE MICHIGAN” Tweet Inspire Militia Plot Against Gov. Whitmer?
Trump's April tweet to armed white militias who had occupied the Michigan capitol raised grave concerns at the time.
Pence’s Politeness Masks a Ruthless Ideology
Right-wing media and political networks are a conveyor belt carrying mediocre men into the halls of power.
Pence’s Handling of COVID Is Straight Out of the Christian Right Playbook
The tendency to lie to advance an agenda is not something Pence needed to learn from Trump.
Pence Refused to Say Whether Trump Would Accept Election Outcome
From a progressive perspective, last night presented ample opportunities for both optimism and revulsion.
A “Still Infectious” Trump Refuses to Participate in Virtual Debate
The debate was changed to a virtual format to protect town hall participants from unnecessary exposure to coronavirus.
Senate Race Between Lindsey Graham and Jaime Harrison Shifts to a “Toss-Up”
Cook Political Report analysts call the contest the most "surprising race" of the year.
Trump Loses Yet Another Attempt in Appeals Court to Keep His Tax Returns Hidden
The unanimous ruling by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals means Trump will turn once again to the Supreme Court.
“Super-Spreader” Trump Returns to Oval Office Despite Being Contagious
Trump's COVID negligence is threatening more than his inner circle.
After Being Airlifted to a World-Class Hospital, Trump Compares COVID to the Flu
Trump cited incorrect numbers on yearly flu deaths and said Americans have "learned to live" with COVID.
The Trump Campaign Is Deploying “Army” of Poll Watchers to Intimidate Voters
Far right groups are recruiting hundreds of volunteers to show up physically at polling places.