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Trump’s Comments This Week Made It “Very Clear What He Was Up to,” Raskin Says
Earlier this week, Trump said it was “unfortunate” that former Vice President Mike Pence didn't count the fake electors.
McEnany’s Texts Lead to Request for Ivanka Trump to Speak With Jan. 6 Committee
The former press secretary for Donald Trump appeared for a deposition before the select committee three weeks ago.
Mayoral Candidate Faces Backlash After Saying She Wants to “Eradicate” Islam
Muslim leaders warned that Carol Hefner's hateful rhetoric would have “a ripple effect” on the local Muslim community.
We Can’t Let Build Back Better Be Replaced With Manchin’s Wish List
Before any deal is worked out, Sen. Joe Manchin will surely flex his political muscles again and again, and yet again.
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.