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As the Russia Investigation Heightens, Trump Suggests Pardoning Himself
Trump is allegedly asking questions about his power to pardon — including whether he can pardon himself.
Sen. McConnell Plans Vote on Repealing Obamacare Despite Lacking Enough Support From GOP Senators
Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced the Senate will vote next week on whether to repeal the Affordable Care Act without a replacement.
William Rivers Pitt | Pardon Me? Trump Gives an Interview and Hell Breaks Loose
What side is Trump on? Oh, right. His own.
Trump Kicks Off Voter Fraud Commission With Innuendo That States Are Hiding Something
The president's Commission on Election Integrity convened its first meeting on Wednesday.
David Cay Johnston: Trump Is “Appallingly Ignorant” on Health Care and Puts Greed Above Human Lives
About 32 million Americans would become uninsured over the next decade if Obamacare is repealed.
Trump Team, ALEC, Koch Industries Debate Gerrymandering the US Senate in Denver
This week ALEC will welcome Republican legislators, corporate funders and members of the Trump administration to vote on corporate legislative priorities.
Dismantling Power: The Zapatista Indigenous Presidential Candidate’s Vision to Transform Mexico From Below
Maria de Jesus Patricio Martinez, a Nahua indigenous healer, is a Zapatista spokesperson and presidential candidate for the 2018 elections in Mexico.
California Lawmakers Move to Protect Undocumented Workers
A new bill that would increase protections for workers is making its way through committees in the California legislature.
Trump Rejects His Poll Numbers as “Fake News” — but Even His Voters Are Starting to Notice the Scam
Even voters who bought into Trump's reputation as tough-talking deal-maker are starting to glimpse the truth.
How Does the 25th Amendment Work?
Some Trump opponents are proposing that government officials should band together to exercise the power of the 25th and remove him from office.