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Government Ethics Watchdog Demands Clarence Thomas Resign Amidst Scandals
“Resignation is the only course of action that remains to undo the damage you have done,” wrote CREW.

Republicans Defending Clarence Thomas Have Gotten Nearly $500K From Harlan Crow
Lindsey Graham, the top Senate Judiciary Republican, has gotten tens of thousands of dollars from Harlan Crow.

Study: Without Reforms, Conservative Justices Will Run Supreme Court Until 2065
The Supreme Court has had a conservative majority since 1970.

Protests Erupt Across Pakistan After Former Prime Minister Imran Khan Arrested
Khan was arrested on corruption and embezzlement charges -- allegations he’s denied and says are politically motivated.

Judge Bans Trump From Posting About Hush Money Case Evidence on Social Media
Last month, Trump targeted the judge himself in a Truth Social rant after learning he would be presiding over the case.

To Push Back GOP Extremism, Democrats Must Reinvest in Southern Communities
Whether a favored candidate wins or loses, our communities still need strong grassroots organizations.

Texas House Passes Bill to Allow Election Workers to Carry Guns at Polling Sites
Voting rights advocates say the bill would only serve to intimidate voters and encourage vigilantism.

Trump Told Proud Boys to “Stand By.” Now 5 Are Convicted of Felonies.
Trump posted “THEY ARE COMING AFTER YOU” after five Proud Boys were found guilty of crimes surrounding January 6.

Report: “Insider Witness” at Mar-a-Lago Cooperating With Classified Docs Inquiry
The unnamed witness has provided the DOJ with an image of a storage locker used for holding classified documents.

Sanders Reintroduces Proposal to Slash Medicare Drug Prices in Half
“There is no rational reason, other than greed, for Medicare to pay twice as much” for drugs, Sanders said.