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Will COVID Knock Out Trump’s Campaign?
After a point, even a man with his devil’s luck is going to draw the wrong card.
Federal Judge Rejects Attempt to Block Mail-In Voting in Montana
The Trump campaign and Republican National Committee failed to cite a single instance of fraud in the state.
Tax Returns Show Trump Looting Treasury to Stave Off His Own Financial Disaster
If Trump loses this election, he loses his access to the federal money he’s using to hose down his inferno of debt.
Trump Touted “Refreshingly Democratic” Benefits of Vote by Mail in 2000 Op-Ed
Trump argued in favor of vote by mail during his brief presidential campaign 20 years ago.
Every Trump Lie Is a Confession
It’s all one long, stream-of-consciousness confession now.
Facebook’s Political Ad Ban Could Inhibit Ability to Spread Accurate Voting Info
The ban removes a key communication channel just as millions in the U.S. navigate an unfamiliar voting process.
Putin Wants Belarus Dictator to Retain Power — But the Masses Are Still Rising
Mass protests entered their fourth week in Belarus, but Lukashenko shows no sign of backing down.
Green New Deal Champion Ed Markey Defeats Joe Kennedy III in Massachusetts
Markey was bolstered by an energized climate movement, small-dollar donors and prominent progressive lawmakers.
Trump Is Placing Letters in Food Aid Boxes to Boost His Reelection Campaign
Democrats say the letters violate the law against using government resources to campaign.
Corporate-Backed State Attorneys General Seek End to Obamacare
Republican attorneys general in 18 states have brought on a case to gut the Affordable Care Act.