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Did Optics Prevent Invoking of Insurrection Act and Suspension of Habeas Corpus?
“Public pushback, agitation, and outcry can work. Even now. Keep it up,” said law professor Leah Litman.
Trump Demands GOP-Controlled House Expel Dem Lawmaker Jamie Raskin
The president and his allies are also reportedly working on a resolution to “expunge” his past impeachments.
Trump Calls Iran Deal “Complete” as Questions Linger Over Its Terms
The “deal” with Iran would actually be a 60-day ceasefire and is not yet a permanent agreement, critics point out.
Trump Plan Would Give Political Appointees More Control Over Federal Grant Money
The rule would also prohibit distribution of federal grants to organizations that “promote anti-American values.”
Dem Lawmakers Condemn Trump’s Attempts to Influence Upcoming Colombian Elections
Trump endorsed far-right candidate Abelardo De La Espriella, who has pledged to “disembowel the left.”
The US May Not Have Troops on the Ground, But Venezuela’s Government Is Occupied
As Delcy Rodríguez capitulates to US demands, the Venezuelan left is calling for resistance.
New Billionaire Jared Kushner Is Mired in Conflicts of Interest as “Peace Envoy”
Jared Kushner, like the rest of the Trump family, uses the White House for personal enrichment.
Critics View Trump’s New DNI Pick Jay Clayton as Unqualified, Picked for Loyalty
Like Trump's pick for “acting” DNI Bill Pulte, Jay Clayton does not have an “extensive” national security background.
FBI Raids Ohio Voting Rights Organization
Ohio Organizing Collaborative board member Prentiss Haney accused the feds of using “straight-up intimidation tactics.”
A Montana Firm Run by a Trump Donor Receives Billions in Border Wall Contracts
Barnard Construction Company, Inc., has received $4.54 billion in awards from Customs and Border Protection alone.