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McConnell Goes Nuclear to Help Trump Pack the Courts With Extremists
Republicans can now conceal the controversial records of many Trump nominees.
After Mueller, Donald Trump’s “Political Warfare” Enters a Dangerous New Phase
Does a seven-page memo by a far-right Steve Bannon protégé explain Trump's erratic policies?
Rep. Ro Khanna: White House Must Start Playing by the Rules
The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed the director of White House personnel security.
Chicago Elects US’s First Openly Gay, Black Female Mayor
Lori Lightfoot won in a landslide victory as both the city’s first Black woman mayor and openly gay mayor.
Democrats Promised to Go After Trump’s Taxes. Why Are They Dragging Their Feet?
House Democrats are pursuing numerous investigations. But so far, they're not serious about Trump's tax returns.
Mitch McConnell Poised to Allow the Courts to Be Packed With Extremists
McConnell is expected to speed up the confirmation process for Trump’s right-wing judicial nominees.
When Money Talks, Citizens’ Voices Get Drowned Out
Thanks to their wealth, a minuscule economic elite as well as big corporations now shape policies.
Congresswoman Slams Trump for Fighting Against Puerto Rico Disaster Aid
On Monday, two competing disaster relief bills stalled in the Senate.
Democrats Drop Corporate and PAC Money Amid Pressure From Progressives
More than half of the Democrats newly elected to Congress have vowed not to accept corporate donations.
Ted Cruz’s FEC Suit Could Give Special Interests More Power in Federal Elections
The suit attempts to overturn rules limiting how much a candidate can raise to reimburse themselves for campaign loans.