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Supreme Court Upends New York Gun Law, Making It Easier to Publicly Carry Guns
In his dissent, Justice Stephen Breyer said the Court “burdens States’ efforts” to adequately address gun violence.
Subpoenas Are Flying — and Anything That Gets Trump in a Twist Is a Good Thing
Trump is now blaming Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy for the thrashing Trump has absorbed in these hearings.
Appeals Court Rules Against BDS Movement, Says Boycotts Aren’t Protected Speech
The en banc ruling reverses a previous appeals court finding that favored a newspaper contending with the anti-BDS law.
Probe of Fake Elector Scheme Grows as DOJ Seizes Nevada GOP Chairman’s Phone
The Justice Department has also subpoenaed Georgia's GOP chairman, along with a range of Trump supporters.
Cori Bush Shares Her Experience With Gun Violence From an Abusive Partner
Bush praised a provision in the Senate’s recently passed gun bill that would close the “boyfriend loophole.”
January 6 Hearings Remind Us of the Lives Threatened by “Big Lie” Proponents
As attention is heaped on Republicans who spoke against Trump, the most impactful testimony was given by poll workers.
Trump Ranks Near Very Bottom in Survey of Best Presidents in US History
Trump ranked last overall in many individual categories, including on foreign policy accomplishments and intelligence.
Ron Johnson Fakes Call to Avoid Discussing His Involvement in Electors Plot
Johnson said his staffer “did the right thing” in trying to forward fake electors to former Vice President Mike Pence.
Trump’s Election Lies Unleashed Racist Death Threats Against Poll Workers
In yesterday's hearings, two former Georgia election workers described the terrifying harassment they endured.
70 Percent of Voters Want to Ban Congress From Trading Stocks
The poll echoes findings from multiple polls over the past year that have found wide support for a ban.