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As Brexit Looms, Britain Bows to Trump’s Will
It’s now probable that the next British ambassador to the U.S. will effectively be hand-picked by Trump.
Another Billionaire Running for President?
Running as a Democrat, hedge fund billionaire Tom Steyer is throwing his hat into the 2020 presidential election.
Amy McGrath Will Try to Unseat Mitch McConnell in 2020
Kentucky has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1992, but liberal groups believe McConnell is beatable.
New Hampshire Gets a Taste of Elizabeth Warren’s Retail Politics
Warren's “selfie line” is retail politics for the 21st century.
US Sanctions and Saber Rattling Led to Iran’s Renewed Uranium Enrichment
Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute, discusses developments in Iran.
Trump Renews Push for Citizenship Question, Despite Supreme Court Ruling
Trump is expected to issue an executive order calling for the controversial question to be added to the census.
American Chemistry Council Airs Ads to Boost Senators Facing Re-election
The trade group represents nearly 200 companies, including DuPont, Chevron Phillips and ExxonMobil.
Kamala Harris Has a Distinguished Career of Serving Injustice
As attorney general, Harris opposed efforts to mandate independent investigations of police shootings.
As Congress Stalls, States Are Countering Digital Deception
Here is some of the legislation confronting online political manipulation at the state level.
Bolsonaro Came to Power in Brazil Through Election Fraud
Corporate media are failing to acknowledge the seriousness of recent revelations by The Intercept.