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Calls Grow for Full Transparency on Trump’s Status Following Hospitalization
Public watchdogs are arguing for an independent medical evaluation due to the Trump administration's record of deceit.
Here Are 6 Ways Trump’s COVID Diagnosis Will Change the Campaign
With 32 days left until the November 3 Election Day deadline, Trump's diagnosis creates new, uncharted possibilities.
Will COVID Knock Out Trump’s Campaign?
After a point, even a man with his devil’s luck is going to draw the wrong card.
Young Progressives Running for Office Pledge to “Stop Police Killings”
The Black Lives Matter movement has profoundly impacted candidates’ platforms in down-ballot races.
Naomi Klein: Trump May Exploit His COVID Diagnosis to Delegitimize Election
Be prepared for Trump to factor the cancellation of campaign events into his arguments.
Texas Governor Cuts Ballot Drop-Off Sites to Only One Per County
The last-minute move has been decried as a desperate and “blatant voter suppression tactic.”
Progressive Groups Are Mobilizing to De-Escalate Far Right Violence at the Polls
Trump’s summoning of poll watchers isn’t unique to this year, but grassroots coalitions aren't taking any chances.
Trump Isn’t Keeping His Fascist Plan Secret. He’s Trying to Derail the Election.
Trump has signaled to his armed supporters that if the election is contested, he expects their backing.
DHS Officials Were Told to Portray Kyle Rittenhouse in a Positive Light
The document urged officials to argue Rittenhouse was promoting “law and order” after he shot and killed two protesters.
Federal Judge Rejects Attempt to Block Mail-In Voting in Montana
The Trump campaign and Republican National Committee failed to cite a single instance of fraud in the state.