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Absent Appeals to the Left, Biden Faces Challenge to Win Over Latinx Voters
During the Democratic primary, Latinxs overwhelmingly supported Sen. Bernie Sanders. Will they turn out for Biden?
GOP-Aligned Groups Use Discredited Ideas to Promote Fear of Mail-In Voting
Right-wing groups aren't concerned with election integrity. They want to scare people from using mail-in ballots.
Trump Admin’s Small Business Bailout Has Been Plagued by Waste, Fraud and Abuse
A House committee has found a “troubling lack of transparency” in the administration's Paycheck Protection Program.
Trump Admin Faces Injunction for Trying to End 2020 Census Counting Prematurely
Critics decried the blatant attempt by the president and GOP to “sabotage” the count for long-term political advantage.
Court Strikes Blow Against Dark Money Just in Time for the 2020 Elections
A recent ruling will require more donors to disclose their role in bankrolling political ads.
American Political Cynicism Could Benefit Trump in November
If voters believe that democracy works only for the corrupt elites, leaders can more easily subvert democratic norms.
Trump Threats to Anti-Doping Agency May Result in Sanctions on US Olympics Team
The IOC requires nations to comply with World Anti-Doping Agency rules in order to participate in the games.
Trump’s “Law and Order” Is Feeding Racist Violence and Chaos
Trump's cult of personality within the GOP has moved the U.S. steadily into authoritarianism during his term.
Trump Denies Reports of Calling Vets “Losers” as More Outlets Corroborate Story
A report published Thursday evening detailed how the president derided U.S. soldiers who died in war.
Trump Wants to Punish US Cities That Don’t Pledge Allegiance to Him
Trump’s threat to block “anarchist jurisdictions” from receiving federal funds is a fascist move.