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The Lobbying Swamp Is Flourishing in Trump’s Washington
At least 33 former officials have found ways to sidestep the administration's ethic's pledge.
Is Trump’s National Emergency a Step Toward Fascism?
The tragic history of fascism teaches us that we must resist Trump's "emergency" with all our might.
The Shutdown as Shock Doctrine
The right wing could use the shutdown as a pretext to accelerate cuts to public services it deems "inessential."
McConnell Confirms Trump Will Declare National Emergency to Build Wall
McConnell said he would support the emergency declaration, which legal scholars have called dubious.
Neoliberal Ties Doomed Latin America’s Leftist Political Tide
We must be willing to criticize Latin American governments from the left, says author Mike Gonzalez.
Ilhan Omar Grills Venezuela Envoy Elliott Abrams on US-Backed Genocide
The new U.S. special envoy to Venezuela, Elliott Abrams, testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday.
Trump Blocks Back Pay for Contractors Who Worked During Shutdown
Trump is refusing to sign a funding deal that includes back pay for federal contractors.
Republicans Deny Collusion as Manafort Busted Again
Trump’s GOP allies say there is no there, there. Ignore them and wait for Mueller.
Venezuela Accuses US of Secretly Shipping Arms After Weapons Found on Plane
A U.S.-based air freight company has halted flights to Venezuela following a report linking it to arms smuggling.
Ocasio-Cortez Welcomes McConnell’s Call for Rush Vote on Green New Deal
Ocasio-Cortez says McConnell is “banking on people not being courageous.… People should call his bluff.”