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Trump’s War on the Constitution Has Reached a Breaking Point
It is time to salvage this thought experiment we call a country.
Rep. Al Green Says Democrats Have No Choice But to Impeach Trump
Democrat Al Green was the first member of Congress to call for President Trump's impeachment.
Warren and Sanders Refuse to Cozy Up to Wall Street Donors
Many 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls have been raking in checks at big-dollar events across the U.S.
New York Just Made It Harder for Trump to Abuse His Pardon Power
A new bill would curb the president's ability to hinder investigations into potential criminal misconduct.
New York City’s Early Voting Plan Will Favor White, Affluent Voters
Advocacy groups warn that the plan will impose a severe burden on many of the city's low-income voters.
Pelosi’s Own Leadership Team Demands Trump Impeachment Proceedings
Pelosi refused to budge despite backlash from her own leadership team.
Russians Have Meddled in 36 Elections. The US Has Meddled in 81.
Elections are but one part of a story of meddling on a scale that has been historically remarkable.
Deutsche Bank Has Rolled on Donald Trump
The old rule still applies: Always follow the money.
Sen. Ron Wyden Leads on Securing Elections Before 2020
The Protecting American Votes and Elections Act of 2019 takes a step forward by requiring a return to paper ballots.
Are We in a Constitutional Crisis?
The scope of the Trump administration's defiance of Congress points to one.