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Don’t Believe Trump or Barr. The Investigations Are Just Beginning.
Trump is on the attack, but it still looks like defense.
Mueller Didn’t Exonerate Trump of Obstruction of Justice
Mueller couldn’t decide whether Trump obstructed justice. Barr took it upon himself to let Trump off the hook.
Mike Pence Smears Ilhan Omar in AIPAC Speech: Did He Just Prove Her Point?
Pence is trying to win Jewish votes by attacking Democrats on Israel -- but he's very unlikely to succeed.
Congress Should Begin Impeachment, But Not the Way You Think
From campaign finance violations to firing Comey, the list of Trump's impeachable offenses goes far beyond Russia.
The “Barr Summary” Is Meaningless. Release the Entire Report.
Barr’s missive is another salvo in a disinformation campaign that has lasted two years.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer Delivers Pro-Israel Speech at AIPAC
Rep. Steny Hoyer came under fire from progressives after he used his address to attack left-wing members of his caucus.
Trump and Barr Could Stretch Executive Privilege and Grand Jury Secrecy Claims
Will the House of Representatives fight against Trump and his attorney general's claims of privilege?
Trump’s Golan Heights Tweet Disregards History, Law and Ethics
It is crucial that the international community demonstrate its opposition in the form of sanctions.
Shunning Corporate PACs Won’t End Corporate Influence in Elections
Industry will still find ways for money to reach the candidate through "individual donations."
The FBI Is the Enemy of the Left
The FBI's infiltration of the Left in the 1960s and ’70s should make us think twice about praising it.