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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.
Outside Spending Jumps for Local Candidates Who Cast Doubt on 2020 Election
Of 6 candidates in recent Wisconsin races supported by messaging casting doubt on the 2020 election, 5 won office.
Trump Jr. Pushed Father’s Chief of State to Overturn Election, Texts Show
Donald Trump Jr. texted Mark Meadows days after the election to demand the White House ensures that his father wins.
Trump Is Raking in Millions of Dollars With Fascist Fundraising Emails
Experts say Trump’s lucrative fundraising emails exploit conspiracy theories and fascist rhetoric.