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Trump Names Anti-Abortion Senators to List of Potential Supreme Court Nominees
Ted Cruz and Tom Cotton are on the list.
USPS Board Praises DeJoy Amid Mail Slowdowns and Straw-Donor Scandal
The board members' comments drew outrage from lawmakers and watchdogs in light of the disruption during DeJoy's tenure.
DHS Whistleblower Says He Was Pushed to Alter Intel to Fit Trump’s Antifa Views
DHS heads also sought to downplay threats of white supremacy, fearing assessments could hurt Trump, the complaint said.
Department of Justice Moves to Defend Trump in Rape Accuser’s Defamation Suit
Many experts are criticizing the move as an inappropriate use of federal resources for Trump's personal legal matters.
Trump Campaign Appears to Be Hiding Large-Dollar Payments to Top Staff
The campaign has not reported payroll payments to several top officials, including its new campaign manager.
Trump Claims Democratic States Have Shut Down Economies to Harm His Reelection
History shows the opposite is true — that Trump may have tried to reopen economies too early in order to help himself.
Trump’s “Law and Order” Rhetoric Is a Rallying Cry for State Violence
Trump is establishing the conditions for a fascist state rooted in white supremacy.
House to Investigate DeJoy for Perjury Over Illegal GOP Fundraising Scheme
House Oversight Chair Rep. Carolyn Maloney said the postmaster general faces “criminal exposure” for lying under oath.
More Than 550,000 Mail Ballots Have Already Been Rejected in 2020
Ballot issues could tip the election, as the 2016 race was decided by about 77,000 combined votes over three states.
Sanders Condemns Trump Effort to Rush COVID Vaccine Before Election
The senator's remarks came hours after Trump suggested a vaccine could be put to market “before a very special day.”