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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.
Biden Polls Poorly Against “Generic” Republican, But Beats Trump, DeSantis
One reason Biden's approval ratings are low is that 1 in 5 voters who once backed him are unhappy with his performance.
Tax Cuts and Voter Suppression Laws Are Working Together to Lock in Plutocracy
State lawmakers are moving hard and fast to keep their wealthy backers wealthy.
Fake Electors Casting Fraudulent Ballots for Trump Could Be Charged by DOJ
“These folks should all be charged yesterday,” said former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner.
Over 80 Democrats Say It’s Time for Biden to Cancel $50,000 of Student Debt
“Restarting student loan payments without this broad cancellation would be disastrous,” the lawmakers wrote.
Trump, While Golfing, Describes Himself as “45th and 47th” President
In order to be the 47th president, Trump will have to overcome low polling numbers and numerous criminal inquiries.