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Trump Got a Humiliating Comeuppance in Tulsa. Expect New Lows From His Campaign.
Following the president's broad-spectrum rally calamity in Tulsa, there is finally a sense of a reckoning in the air.
Firing of Top US Prosecutor Fuels Barr’s Move to Expand “Imperial Presidency”
U.S. Attorney General William Barr has taken extraordinary measures to protect Trump.
Trump Spreads Baseless Claims About Foreign Powers Counterfeiting Ballots
It’s nearly impossible for foreign nations to counterfeit ballots for a number of reasons, experts say.
Following Supreme Court Rulings, Trump Attacks the Independence of the Judiciary
The administration is showing an increased willingness to find any way around a court decision that it does not like.
The President’s “Comeback Celebration” in Tulsa Tanked
COVID-19 cases among secret service agents and campaign staff overshadowed the Trump campaign's lackluster “comeback.”
Trump’s Firing of US Attorney Berman Prompts Calls for Congressional Probe
The firing came less than a day after the prosecutor disputed William Barr's claims that he had resigned voluntarily.
Trump Wants to Create Election Chaos by Killing the Post Office
The postal service is essential in securing fair U.S. elections.
Trump Issues Threat to Those Planning to Protest Tulsa Rally
Well-before Trump made the threat, a demonstration had been planned to take place mere blocks from his campaign event.
Congressional Democrats Supported Violent Force Against Protesters in 2010
In 2010, many Democratic lawmakers actively supported Israel’s right to summarily execute nonviolent peace activists.
Trump Claims He Made Juneteenth Famous. It’s Been Widely Celebrated Since 1865.
Juneteenth has been celebrated annually since 1865, with cities and states regularly commemorating the day.