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RNC Unanimously Votes to Withdraw From Presidential Debate Commission
The committee said it will only allow candidates to participate in party-sanctioned debates from now on.
Trump Says He Advised Barr to Get Impeached in Support of Bogus Election Claims
Trump claimed Barr did not want to investigate his baseless voter fraud claims because he worried about being impeached.
McConnell Pins Inflation on Biden, But Has Raked In $1.2M From Corporate Donors
Executives have been bragging about their record profits, but the GOP says high prices are Democrats’ fault.
Mark Meadows Removed From North Carolina Voter Roll Amid Voting Fraud Inquiry
The Trump White House chief of staff registered to vote in North Carolina despite living in another state.
Republicans Refuse to Name Courthouse After Black Judge in Overtly Racist Move
Naming buildings is one of Congress's easiest tasks. Not this time -- thanks to racism and evangelical fearmongering.
Kyrsten Sinema Assures Corporate Donors She’ll Protect Their Tax Breaks
Hopes for a primary challenge are growing as Sen. Kyrsten Sinema doubles down on her support for corporations.
Democrats Introduce Bill Guaranteeing Workers Paid Time Off to Vote
The bill would require employers to give workers two hours of paid time off to vote in a federal election.
Ocasio-Cortez Warns That Allowing Congress to Trade Stock Erodes Democracy
It’s not just about corruption but also bad actors’ ability to exploit a lack of faith in Congress, she said.
Far Right Threat Looms in France as Macron Faces Marine Le Pen in Runoff
Le Pen, who represents the explicitly anti-immigrant far right National Rally party, has seen her support rise recently.
Trump’s Records of Gifts From Foreign Leaders Are Missing, State Dept. Reveals
The only reason to conceal gift records is “because you intend to violate the law,” a former U.S. attorney argues.