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Helsinki Wasn’t Enough — Now Putin’s Coming to the White House
Dan Coats and Christopher Wray both hint they may quit, Senate rebukes Trump -- and now Putin plans a fall visit.
Virginia Anti-Corruption Movement Faces Down Corporate Backlash
It's a rigged system that has repeatedly put electricity consumers in Virginia at an economic disadvantage.
Pakistan Election Marred by Suicide Bombing, Crackdown on Activists and Media
Journalist and writer Munizae Jahangir discusses more.
Republicans Are Shaken After Helsinki, but Still Fear Trump’s Voters
Republicans believe a little Russian “meddling” may be necessary for them to maintain their majority.
Eighteen Democrats Join GOP to Pass House Resolution Embracing ICE
Denouncing the resolution as a political stunt by the Republican majority, 133 House Democrats opted to vote “present.”
The Path to the Supreme Court
Deported by Trump, Migrants Press Mexican President-Elect for Support
Helping US returnees reintegrate is just as important as stimulating the economy, say migrant support groups.
Trump and Putin: Which Conspiracy is it?
A Win for Net Neutrality Activists: First House Republican Backs Effort to Reinstate Protections
Mike Coffman is the first House Republican to sign a petition to force a vote on reinstating net neutrality.
IRS Drops Rule That Required Disclosure of Donors to Political Nonprofits
The IRS has just made it easier for politically powerful nonprofits to conceal who donates to them.