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Liz Cheney Suggests Trump Could Be Charged With Impeding Congress Over Jan. 6
Trump's actions — or inaction — during the breach of the Capitol could result in him eventually facing federal charges.
Biden’s “Democracy Summit” Prioritized US Hegemony Over Democratic Ideals
None of the summit attendees acknowledged the role unchecked capitalism plays in the rise of authoritarianism globally.
White House Says Restarting Student Loans Is “High Priority,” Sparking Outrage
The Biden administration said that it will allow student loan payments to restart in February.
The Right Is Now Weaponizing Recall Elections at Every Level of Government
Normalizing recalls of elected officials makes good governance all but impossible.
Jan. 6 Committee Issues Contempt Charges for Former Trump Aide Mark Meadows
Meadows is the third Trump official to face contempt of Congress charges from the January 6 select committee.
Investigation Finds at Least 48 Members of Congress Have Violated STOCK Act
In some especially egregious violations, lawmakers failed to disclose trades that were potentially worth millions.
Trump Dismisses Jan. 6 Inquiry, Says His Words That Day Were “Extremely Calming”
The former president also falsely claimed that the real “insurrection” was the 2020 election itself.
Nation’s Largest Electricity Retailer Has Allegedly Financed Straw Candidates
Recent reports suggest Florida Power & Light engaged in a dark-money scheme involving 2020 Florida state Senate races.
Pharma-Backed Group Hosted Dem Staffers at Resort Before Build Back Better Vote
Center Forward has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on ads backing Democrats opposed to drug pricing reform.
House Passes Bill to Prevent Future Blatant Corruption in Reaction to Trump
The bill takes a number of anti-corruption steps like requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns.