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Defense Contractor Builds Lobbying Team With Firms Tied to Mueller Probe
All of the firms are connected to people indicted or convicted as part of Robert Mueller’s investigation.
A Wave of Trump-Fueled Republican Retirements Puts Texas in Play
By contrast, only three Democratic House members have signaled their intention to vacate the premises.
In the Face of McConnell’s Inaction, Progressives Call for Gun Reform
Sen. Mitch McConnell has refused to move forward on a number of gun control bills that currently sit on his desk.
Trump Campaign Ran Over 2,000 Ads Warning of Immigrant “Invasion” Before El Paso
The suspected Texas gunman echoed Trump’s rhetoric when he said the shooting was a response to the invasion of Texas.
Puerto Rico’s Senate Sues Over Appointment of New Governor Pierluisi
Juan González discusses developments in Puerto Rico.
Advocates Call for Bold Action to Curb Gun Violence
In addition to reforms, we need to challenge banks to stop doing business with the gun industry.
Republican Retirements in Texas Could Finally Mean Change to Gun Laws
GOP Congress members are abandoning tough reelection battles in suburban districts.
Ocasio-Cortez Responds to Photo of McConnell Supporters Groping Cutout
The photo of Mitch McConnell supporters groping a cutout of AOC went viral.
There Are No Safe Places in This Country
The powerful are pretending to be powerless in the face of mass shootings.
Elections Are Treated as Political Consumerism and Democracy Is Suffering
Performance and spectacle are being marketed as politics.