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Congress Is Unlikely to Stop Trump’s “Emergency,” But Lawsuits Could
If Congress doesn’t act, it will be up to the courts to halt Trump’s illegal power grab.
Hints of a Much Larger Trump Conspiracy Lurk Behind Manafort’s Sordid Career
There is little doubt that this man has spent a lifetime consorting with terrible people doing terrible things.
The Coup Has Failed and Now the US Is Looking to Wage War in Venezuela
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza discusses the recent developments.
A Billion Dollars in Dark Money Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg
The environment is ripe for effectively unlimited secret political spending.
Corporate-Backed Groups Seek More Pro-Business Judges in the Deep South
Industry-funded groups are reviving a scheme to evaluate judges based on whether they rule in favor of corporations.
Trump Threatens a Second Embargo of Cuba
With a second embargo, Trump would be effectively punishing the Cuban people to satisfy his base in Florida.
One-Party Rule in 49 State Legislatures Reflects Flaws in Democratic Process
Democrats will likely have a difficult time regaining control in states as the redistricting process begins in 2020.
Say Goodbye to Mitch McConnell’s America
Change is coming, Mitch. Tell your friends.
A Maduro Critic in Venezuela Slams US Plan to Push Regime Change
Venezuelan sociologist Edgardo Lander says, "This is clearly a coup carried out by the U.S. government."
Unseated by Ocasio-Cortez, Crowley Joins Revolving Door Lobbyists
Two months out of office, Joe Crowley, who lost to Representative Ocasio-Cortez, has joined a corporate lobbying firm.