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New York Just Made It Harder for Trump to Abuse His Pardon Power
A new bill would curb the president's ability to hinder investigations into potential criminal misconduct.
New York City’s Early Voting Plan Will Favor White, Affluent Voters
Advocacy groups warn that the plan will impose a severe burden on many of the city's low-income voters.
Pelosi’s Own Leadership Team Demands Trump Impeachment Proceedings
Pelosi refused to budge despite backlash from her own leadership team.
Russians Have Meddled in 36 Elections. The US Has Meddled in 81.
Elections are but one part of a story of meddling on a scale that has been historically remarkable.
Deutsche Bank Has Rolled on Donald Trump
The old rule still applies: Always follow the money.
Sen. Ron Wyden Leads on Securing Elections Before 2020
The Protecting American Votes and Elections Act of 2019 takes a step forward by requiring a return to paper ballots.
Are We in a Constitutional Crisis?
The scope of the Trump administration's defiance of Congress points to one.
Rebranding Corruption Benefits Shady Politicians on Both Sides of the Aisle
No one is happier about the Supreme Court’s rebranding of corruption than sketchy politicians.
Rural Voter Project Is Tied to Medicare for All Opponents
The project's website is registered to an executive at a nonprofit created to crush universal health care momentum.
Progressives Demand Mnuchin Be Held in Contempt for Defying Subpoena
Mnuchin's decision to defy the Friday deadline all but guarantees a court fight over the documents.