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Amid Obama Video Controversy, 1 in 2 Voters View Trump as Racist
Trump refuses to take responsibility for a racist video posted to his Truth Social account targeting the Obamas.
Jesse Jackson’s Legacy Spans From Civil Rights Movement to Anti-Apartheid Fight
The way to honor Jackson is to “intensify the struggle for racial and economic justice,” his campaign co-chair said.
Trump Admin Alters White House Website to Include Alleged Dem Scandals
The changes came as senators have called for an investigation into Trump’s destruction of the White House’s East Wing.
As UN Turns 80, Trump Continues US Violation of Charter’s Limits on Use of Force
Donald Trump has ignored UN rules about attacking other nations, but he is not the first US president to do so.
House Passes Repeal of 1991, 2002 Iraq War Authorizations in Bipartisan Vote
Antiwar advocates have long called for the AUMFs to be repealed.
Trump Doesn’t Like Jobs Numbers, Fires Head of Labor Stats
Economist Dean Baker says Trump’s firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner is a “five alarm fire.”
Who’s Going to Tell Him It’s a Black Job? Michelle Obama Skewers Trump at DNC
The former first lady and President Barack Obama closed out the DNC's second night with a revival of the “hope” theme.
Reports: Biden Is Now “Receptive” to Dropping Out of Presidential Race
Democratic donors have also signaled to the campaign that money will dry up if Biden remains the nominee.
Mitch McConnell Announces He’s Stepping Down From GOP Leadership Role
The 82-year-old is the longest-serving GOP leader in Senate history, having stepped into the role in 2007.
How Obama Greenlighted Egyptian Coup 10 Years Ago, Killing the Arab Spring
The U.S. refused to call it a coup and continued to send billions in foreign aid to the military dictatorship.