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Trump Will Likely Use Senate Trial to Push His Conspiracy Theories
All the Democrats can do is avoid giving too much oxygen to the other side's alternate reality.
WATCH LIVE: House Democrats Lay Out Case for Impeaching Trump
Watch the live coverage here.
Incumbent Democrats Are Facing Serious Primary Challenges From Progressives
Competitive Democratic primaries are putting real pressure on incumbents to adopt progressive priorities.
Let’s Push Democratic Presidential Hopefuls to Address U.S. Bases on Okinawa
If Democrats want to cut back on our 800-some overseas military bases, there is no better place to start than Okinawa.
Pressure Mounts for Deeper Investigation of Devin Nunes in Ukraine Scandal
As time goes by, more and more Republicans appear to be implicated in the Ukraine scandal.
Southern States Take Up Fight for Bold Democracy Reforms
Voting rights advocates are proposing far-reaching, pro-democracy agendas in Southern states.
Fastest-Growing Washington Lobbying Firms Benefit From Trump Ties
At least 22 lobbying firms have seen their revenue double since Trump took office.
House Passes “Historic” Bill to Restore and Expand Voting Rights
Advocates argue that the bill includes important protections against racist voter suppression.
Trump-Appointed Judges Will Imperil Progressive Change “for as Long as We Live”
One in five federal judges is now a Trump appointee.
Trump Will Likely Survive Impeachment — But It Will Still Hurt Him
We'll be in uncharted waters, with an impeached president running for re-election. But history's not on his side.