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Colombia’s First Leftist President Will Face Hurdle of Conservative Congress
The new administration will encounter challenges in passing legislation, as leftists lack a congressional majority.
Global Applause as Leftist Gustavo Petro Wins Colombian Presidency
Colombia's president-elect has pledged to democratize land ownership, combat poverty and end the nation's war on drugs.
Corporate America Is Helping to Elect Anti-Abortion Attorneys General
In a handful of battleground states, the attorney general race may help determine whether abortion bans are enforced.
Pence and Trump Aides Are Trying to Project Righteousness. Don’t Be Fooled.
Thursday’s top surprise was the fact that Trump lawyer John Eastman sought a pardon by way of Rudy Giuliani.
To Win Midterms, Sanders Tells Democrats to Take Fight Directly to GOP
Democrats need to expose Republicans as “tools of special interests,” the Vermont senator said.
A Bigotry-Laced 2024 GOP Primary Is Already Breathing Down Our Necks
Trump is reportedly considering the possibility of declaring a 2024 presidential bid in Florida to irk DeSantis.
GOP Candidate Who Pushed Conspiracy Theories Cries Fraud After Losing in Nevada
Trumpist election denialism has gripped the 2022 Republican primaries.
Torture Memo Lawyer John Yoo Devises Theory for Stealing Presidential Elections
The right-wing law professor has devised a blueprint for the vice president to decide presidential elections.
Mega-Donors Have Given $284+ Million to Super PACs Ahead of Midterms
In some cases, super PACs are virtually entirely financed by a single mega-donor.
Dems Face Midterm Defeats If Sinema and Manchin Keep Obstructing, Sanders Says
Bernie Sanders warned that Democrats could see low voter turnout in the 2022 midterms if they don’t change course soon.