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Trump Denounced for Calling on Supporters to Engage in Voter Intimidation
At the first presidential debate, Trump encouraged his supporters to “go into the polls and watch very carefully.”
Trump and Allies Are Already Sabotaging the Election, Experts Say
Undermining the election process is part of Trump's strategy to discourage voting and discredit the results if he loses.
Trump Paying Ivanka “Consultant Fees” Is Tax Fraud, Says Watergate Prosecutor
Trump illegally paid consulting fees to his daughter, Ivanka, while she was already an employee of his organization.
Tonight’s Debate May Have Little Effect on Trump’s Base But It Will Affect Biden
Tonight may decide whether we face a protracted post-election mudfight, which could be averted through a landslide.
Democrats Present GOP With Yet Another Opportunity to Pass COVID Relief
The revised HEROES Act includes emergency funding for schools, election assistance, the U.S. Postal Service and more.
Wilbur Ross Defies Federal Court Order With Move to Shutter Census Early
The federal court order requires the Census Bureau to continue counting households until October 31.
Winner-Take-All Electoral College Could Enable Dreaded Constitutional Crisis
Support for abolishing the institution is rising amid reports that swing states could appoint Trump-loyal electors.
Trump Campaign Sought to Deter Millions of Black Americans From Voting in 2016
The Trump campaign used data collected by Cambridge Analytica to target over 3.5 million Black voters.
AOC Skewers Trump for Seeking Tax Write-Offs for $70,000 in Hair Styling Costs
The New York Democrat called Republicans “misogynistic hypocrites” for their inconsistent criticisms.
Tax Returns Show Trump Looting Treasury to Stave Off His Own Financial Disaster
If Trump loses this election, he loses his access to the federal money he’s using to hose down his inferno of debt.