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Mike Pompeo Reportedly Plans to Quit to Run for Senate
The secretary of state reportedly aims to launch a Senate bid before the impeachment maelstrom drags him down.
Trump Has Made 13,435 False or Misleading Claims While in Office
Donald Trump is waging a war on words.
Big Pharma Keeps Bankrolling House GOP’s Dark Money Organization
American Action Network is spearheading the fight against the guarantee of health care for all.
Democrats Must Expand Impeachment Beyond Ukraine to Counter Right-Wing Lies
There’s plenty of partisanship to muddy the waters on Ukraine, but it's far from Trump’s only impeachable offense.
Impeachment Witnesses Decry Trump’s Pressure on Ukraine to Probe the Bidens
There is no disagreement among the witnesses that what President Trump did was wrong.
Sondland: Top Trump Administration Officials All in the Loop in Ukraine Scandal
Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland delivered an explosive opening statement for his impeachment testimony.
House Lawmakers Extend Illegal Collection of Americans’ Sensitive Data
The extension of surveillance legislation was covertly included in a must-pass, short-term funding bill.
I’ve Given Up All Hope in Senate Republicans Voting to Impeach
Apparently, nothing can convince Republicans to abandon their support for Trump.
Why Do Two of the Whitest States Vote First for Presidential Candidates?
The U.S. is becoming more diverse, but the nomination process remains heavily weighted toward Iowa and New Hampshire.
Senate Investigates IRS Whistleblower Complaint That GOP Hid From Democrats
A career IRS official has alleged improper interference on audits of Trump's or Pence's tax returns.