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Obsessed With Leaks, Trump’s DOJ Covertly Seized Dem Lawmakers’ Phone Data
The “politicization” of Trump's Department of Justice “is harrowing,” Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said.
Activists Demand G7 Take Urgent Action on Climate, Vaccine Apartheid and Poverty
Protests are planned throughout the G7 summit amidst a heavy police presence.
Democrats Pass on Using Key Power to Kill Trump Rules
Under Trump, Republicans passed 14 Congressional Review Act resolutions. This term, Democrats only passed 3.
Progressives Back Ilhan Omar After “Bad Faith” Attack by House Democrats
Omar said Wednesday that she was once again enduring threats against her life and racist vitriol following her remarks.
Zahid Quraishi Becomes First Muslim-American Federal Judge in US History
Zahid Quraishi was confirmed by an 81-16 vote on the Senate floor Thursday.
Corporations That Paid Zero Federal Income Tax Spent $400 Million in Lobbying
A report finds 55 corporations also spent $42 million in campaign contributions over the last three election cycles.
Skepticism Mounts Over IG’s Report on Lafayette Park Attack on Protesters
The inspector general's report claimed the protesters were removed to put up security fencing, not for Trump's photo op.
For Trump, Cruelty Was the Point. Now It’s a Major GOP Fundraising Strategy.
“Owning the libs” and fleecing the base is the new Republican gold rush. It will be a wonder if the nation survives it.
Biden Admin Scraps Trump Rule That Would Have Kicked 3 Million Off Food Stamps
The rule change could have also removed around 1 million children from being eligible to have free meals at school.
New Report Says Trump-Linked Groups Are Secretly Funding Arizona Ballot “Audit”
An organization run by staff at the far right One America News Network donated at least $150,000 to the effort.