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Boris Johnson Spends Last Days in Office Laying Minefield for His Successor
Like Donald Trump, Britain’s prime minister is showing no sign of willingness to go quietly into the political night.
AOC Calls on Senate to Formally Say If Supreme Court Justices Lied About “Roe”
Allowing the justices to lie in order to get confirmed is a dangerous precedent to set, Ocasio-Cortez says.
Sri Lankan Protesters Occupy Homes of President and PM, Demanding Their Ouster
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is expected to formally step down Wednesday and has reportedly tried to flee the country.
O’Rourke Belittles Abbott Over Texas Grid’s Problems During Heat Wave
Texas is facing fierce heat waves, driving energy demand to record highs.
Oath Keepers and Proud Boys May Take Center Stage at Next 1/6 Hearing
Much of the hearing will likely focus on the tweet heard round the world: Trump’s invitation to the “Big Protest.”
What Happens in 2022 Could Determine Whether Democratic Government Endures in US
The Republican Party has been all but screaming its plans to steal the next presidential election.
Steve Bannon Suddenly Wants to Talk to Jan. 6 Committee
The former Trump adviser says he wants to appear at a public hearing — a move that deeply worries some legal experts.
DeSantis Handpicks “Radical Far-Right” Secretary of State to Oversee His Race
Ron DeSantis picked Cord Byrd, a Florida legislator who won't acknowledge Biden's 2020 win, to run Florida elections.
Right-Wing Anti-Abortion, Anti-LGBTQ Think Tank Is Now a Church in Eyes of IRS
Many conservative groups are now seeking church status, in order to shield themselves from financial scrutiny.
Abortion Activists Slam White House for Saying They Are “Out of Step” With Dems
The Biden administration already faces criticism following its tepid response to protect abortion access after “Dobbs.”