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Fearing Backlash, Republicans Backpedal on Social Security and Medicare Cuts
Trump is opportunistically exploiting rifts within the GOP over the prospect of cutting Social Security and Medicare.

Texas Judge Sought to Hide Abortion Pill Hearing From Public to Prevent Protests
The highly unusual move is the latest in far right judges’ current streak of judicial activism.

Pence Slams Trump for Jan. 6 in Untelevised Speech But Refuses to Testify to DOJ
Pence is expected to compete for the GOP nomination against Trump in 2024.

Some Officials Who Refused to Certify Election Results Weren’t Held Accountable
Experts explain what the 2022 incidents mean for the future of U.S. elections.

Watchdog Files FEC Complaint That Fox News Broke Election Laws, Lied for Trump
Rupert Murdoch gave Jared Kushner confidential information about Biden’s campaign ads and debate strategy.

DOJ Says Trump Can Be Sued for January 6 Speech
"No part of a president’s official responsibilities includes the incitement of imminent private violence," the DOJ said.

GOP Megadonors Are Trying to Pull the Party Away From Trump. It Could Get Ugly.
The onset of the primary season is barely 10 months away, and the scramble for control of the GOP is intensifying.

Mike Pence Won’t Commit to Backing Trump If He Wins GOP Nomination
The former vice president is expected to announce a presidential run sometime in the next few months.

Trump Campaign Asked Proud Boys to Attend Post-Election Rallies in Plain Clothes
The court records demonstrate that Proud Boys leaders told members to prepare for violence at the rallies.

Trump Supporters Reportedly Banned From DeSantis Book Signing
Both Trump and DeSantis have a history of suppressing free speech.