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Trump Jr. Emails and Meeting With Russian Lawyer Are Probable Cause of Federal Crime
Soliciting anything from a foreign national for the purpose of influencing an election is a federal crime.
Justice Neil Gorsuch Ends First SCOTUS Term Voting Consistently on Court’s “Most Conservative Side”
Rewire legal analyst Jessica Mason Pieklo discusses how Neil Gorsuch emerged as one of the Supreme Court's most conservative justices.
Democrats Poised to Support Trump’s FBI Nominee
Christopher Wray came before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
Are Donald Trump Jr.’s Emails Evidence of a “Smoking Gun”?
Glenn Greenwald notes that Democrats have had similar entanglements with foreign governments.
A Further Blow to Democracy in Brazil? Glenn Greenwald on Conviction of Lula Ahead of 2018 Election
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been convicted on corruption charges.
Trump’s FBI Pick Has a Troubling History on Digital Liberties
Trump's pick to lead the FBI, Christopher Wray, will begin his confirmation process next week.
Donald Trump Jr. Told About Russian Government Efforts to Assist Campaign Last Summer, Was Enthusiastic
The emails display a pattern of behavior from Trump campaign officials that suggest a willingness to coordinate with a foreign power to swing an election.
Empire Files: Abby Martin in Venezuela — Supermarkets to Black Markets
Abby Martin talks to Venezuelans on the streets of Caracas and investigates the main claim that there's no free press and famine.
Silencing Leila de Lima: President Duterte’s “First Political Prisoner” in the Philippines’ Brutal Drug War
The Philippines senator's detention is emblematic of “sneaking authoritarianism” amid the president's bloody war on drugs.
Census Challenges Jeopardize Efforts Toward Greater Equity in the South
Recent developments at the Census Bureau have raised concerns about the accuracy of the upcoming count.