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Did the National Archives Throw a Wrench Into Brett Kavanaugh’s Confirmation?
The GOP-controlled Senate is hoping to push through Kavanaugh’s confirmation before November’s midterm elections.
Senate Sends $717 Billion Military Spending Bill to Trump’s Desk
The final Senate vote tally was 87-10 with 40 Democrats joining in.
Donald Trump vs. the Koch Brothers: Major Rift or Bannon-Staged Stunt?
Steve Bannon is back and likely pulling Trump’s strings in his supposed feud with the Koch brothers.
An Unhappy Birthday for Medicare and Medicaid
As the iconic health programs turn 53, the GOP is advancing plans to privatize one and gut the other.
Noam Chomsky on Stories Not Being Covered in the Trump Era
Noam Chomsky discusses mainstream media in the Trump era.
Republicans Move to Impeach Rod Rosenstein
In the event of Rosenstein or Mueller's firing, rapid-response demonstrations are expected.
Helsinki Wasn’t Enough — Now Putin’s Coming to the White House
Dan Coats and Christopher Wray both hint they may quit, Senate rebukes Trump -- and now Putin plans a fall visit.
Republicans Are Shaken After Helsinki, but Still Fear Trump’s Voters
Republicans believe a little Russian “meddling” may be necessary for them to maintain their majority.
Eighteen Democrats Join GOP to Pass House Resolution Embracing ICE
Denouncing the resolution as a political stunt by the Republican majority, 133 House Democrats opted to vote “present.”
Percentage of Americans Who Believe Climate Change Is Real Reaches New High
The scale of the climate problem demands more than piecemeal attention.