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“Wartime President” Trump Thinks His Culture War With Democrats Will Save Him
With a reheated culture war and vague threats against Democrats, Trump thinks he can bluff his way to victory.
USPS Reportedly Considering Price Hikes as Trump’s Takeover Accelerates
Trump threatened to block emergency funding for the Postal Service if it doesn't agree to quadruple its package prices.
Did Senate Intel Chair Burr Use Confidential COVID Briefings to Unload Stocks?
Sen. Richard Burr stepped down as chair as the FBI began an inquiry into possible insider trading in the Senate.
Wisconsin Is “Wild West” After Supreme Court Ruling Against Shelter-in-Place
Most Wisconsinites agreed with the governor's actions when it came to social distancing, recent polling found.
McConnell’s PATRIOT Act Expansion Would Hand Barr Unprecedented Spy Powers
The amendments could guarantee the ability of an incumbent administration to spy on its political opponent.
Trump Campaign Spends Unprecedented Sums on Legal Fees as Lawsuits Pile up
The Trump campaign has spent more than $16 million on legal and compliance services.
Ousted Vaccine Agency Director Will Testify That Our “Darkest Winter” Is Ahead
It is far past time to bring this Monster’s Ball to an end.
Adventures in Digital Organizing With Mariame Kaba
Kelly Hayes talks with activist Mariame Kaba about storytelling and building power.
Was Jared Kushner Testing the Waters for Cancelling Elections in November?
Trump's son-in-law later tried to walk back his comment that the November 3 election may not happen due to COVID-19.
Why Are “Progressive Democrats” Siding With Amazon in Seattle?
The city’s famously anti-Trump mayor is one of the strongest opponents of a progressive business tax communities want.