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Missouri GOP Votes to Gut Anti-Gerrymandering Reform Approved by Voters
Republican legislators voted to reverse redistricting reforms enacted in 2018 aimed at producing fairer elections.
House Passes $3 Trillion Relief Package, But Progressives Say More Must Be Done
Rep. Pramila Jayapal said the bill “fails to match the scale of this crisis.”
MI Legislature Cancels Work as “Reopen” Protesters Call for Whitmer’s “Lynching”
One protester at the capitol on Thursday brought a doll hanging by a noose that was meant to represent the governor.
“Faithless Electors” SCOTUS Case Tests If Electoral College Members Can Go Rogue
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday in a case that could shape the outcome of future presidential elections.
“Wartime President” Trump Thinks His Culture War With Democrats Will Save Him
With a reheated culture war and vague threats against Democrats, Trump thinks he can bluff his way to victory.
USPS Reportedly Considering Price Hikes as Trump’s Takeover Accelerates
Trump threatened to block emergency funding for the Postal Service if it doesn't agree to quadruple its package prices.
Did Senate Intel Chair Burr Use Confidential COVID Briefings to Unload Stocks?
Sen. Richard Burr stepped down as chair as the FBI began an inquiry into possible insider trading in the Senate.
Wisconsin Is “Wild West” After Supreme Court Ruling Against Shelter-in-Place
Most Wisconsinites agreed with the governor's actions when it came to social distancing, recent polling found.
McConnell’s PATRIOT Act Expansion Would Hand Barr Unprecedented Spy Powers
The amendments could guarantee the ability of an incumbent administration to spy on its political opponent.
Trump Campaign Spends Unprecedented Sums on Legal Fees as Lawsuits Pile up
The Trump campaign has spent more than $16 million on legal and compliance services.