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Energy Secretary Rick Perry to Step Down Over His Role in the Ukraine Scandal
Perry faces a Friday deadline to comply with a House subpoena regarding information about Ukraine.
2020 Democrats Are Burning Cash Faster Than They Can Raise It
Some top-tier candidates remain strong in fundraising. Others struggle to garner enough support to stay in the game.
Ohio Purge Targeted 40,000 Active Voters — Including Head of Voting Rights Group
Ohio is one of several key battleground states that have attempted error-plagued voter purges.
Never-Before-Seen Trump Tax Documents Show Underreported Profits
The president made his businesses appear more profitable to lenders and less profitable to tax officials.
Rep. Elijah Cummings Dies at 68
The Maryland Democrat was a longtime civil rights leader and was playing a key role in the House impeachment inquiry.
Leading 2020 Democrats Have Plans to Get Rid of Money in Politics
The three Democratic front-runners each say they want to seriously reform the campaign finance system.
Debate Moderators Ask About Ellen and Bush, But Ignore Climate Crisis
The moderators lost Tuesday's debate, according to many progressives.
No Matter Who’s Elected, We Must Keep Demanding More
Democrats are advocating for more progressive priorities -- thanks to grassroots activists.
Ocasio-Cortez to Endorse Bernie Sanders for President
Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib will also be endorsing Sanders.
Extorting Ukraine Is Bad Enough, But Trump Has Done Much Worse
Donald Trump is a threat to the whole human species, and for that he should be impeached.