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Cohen Hearing Exposed Republicans’ Weakened Status
Republicans are not taking their new congressional minority status with good cheer.
This 2007 Bernie Sanders Video Is Still Tragically Relevant
As this Truthout interview from 2007 reminds us, time and again, Sanders has sounded the alarm.
Bernie Sanders Announces 2020 Run, Saying, “We’re Going to Win”
Sanders is still the most popular elected lawmaker in the U.S., putting him in a strong position.
Can Trump’s Wall Survive His Fake Emergency?
The legal question will come down to intent.
Shutdown Deal Corners Trump — But He Could Still Wreak Havoc
Trump may still declare a national emergency — or plunder disaster funds to get his wall.
Coffeebucks-Man
A hero arises to champion the forgotten Americans — the top 1 percent.
Dark Money — Coming From a Shell Company Near You
Corporations are being created with the primary purpose of concealing the true source of super PAC donations.
Establishment Democrats Are Trying to Unseat Ocasio-Cortez
Some Democrats are trying to recruit a challenger to make Ocasio-Cortez a “one-term congresswoman."
Stacey Abrams: “We Have to Work Harder” Than Those Who Would Suppress the Vote
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams will deliver the Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union.
“Dealmaker” Shutdown Committee Is Probably Doomed
Bottom line: Expect a national emergency declaration and/or another shutdown.