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Chomsky on the Perils of Depending on Mueller Report to Defeat Trump
Noam Chomsky says the Democratic Party's focus on "Russiagate" at the expense of other issues is a mistake.
Don’t Listen to Barr—Read Mueller’s Words Yourself
Here is the special counsel's report.
Barr “Disagreed” With Mueller on “Legal Theories” of Trump Obstruction
Discussions between DOJ officials and White House lawyers raise questions about the propriety of Barr's decisions.
Mike Gravel Is Running for President — But He Doesn’t Want to Win
The 88-year-old ex-senator was recruited by teenage democratic socialists to push Democratic candidates to the left.
At Last, Mueller Reveals [REDACTED]
Don’t get your hopes up. The most important parts of the report likely won’t see the light of day. Yet.
A Dangerous Hate Campaign Is Ramping Up Against Ilhan Omar
The Minnesota freshman Congress member says death threats against her have spiked in recent days.
House Democrats Subpoena Deutsche Bank as Part of Trump Finance Probe
During the course of his business career, Trump has reportedly received more than $2 billion in loans from the bank.
Pelosi Says Democrats Must “Hold the Center,” Snubs AOC Wing of Party
The most powerful Democrat dismisses the new progressive members of Congress.
Trump’s Racist Policies Make 2019 Look Like 1919
Trump’s religious and racial bigotry, rampant sexism and policies on immigration have thrown us into a time machine.
Trump’s Embrace of Netanyahu Will Haunt the Middle East for Years
U.S.-controlled “peace processes” have failed in Israel-Palestine for more than a quarter of a century.