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Trump Says He Advised Barr to Get Impeached in Support of Bogus Election Claims
Trump claimed Barr did not want to investigate his baseless voter fraud claims because he worried about being impeached.
Kentucky Legislature Enacts Draconian Abortion Ban, Overriding Governor’s Veto
As the 15-week ban takes effect, the ACLU and Planned Parenthood prepare to sue the state.
McConnell Pins Inflation on Biden, But Has Raked In $1.2M From Corporate Donors
Executives have been bragging about their record profits, but the GOP says high prices are Democrats’ fault.
Democrats Introduce Bill Guaranteeing Workers Paid Time Off to Vote
The bill would require employers to give workers two hours of paid time off to vote in a federal election.
Alabama GOP Anti-Trans Restroom Bill Also Muzzles Education on LGBTQ Issues
“We’re turning into bullies to these kids and it’s not a good feeling,” one Democratic lawmaker said.
Senate Confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson as First Black Woman Supreme Court Justice
Jackson, a former public defender, has been championed by progressive advocates and lawmakers.
A Majority of Adults Still Support Masking in Public to Prevent COVID Surges
Most Black, Latinx and working-class adults support masking. Most Republicans say people should stop wearing masks.
Arizona Supreme Court Rejects State GOP Lawsuit to Eliminate Mail-In Voting
The ruling may only be temporary, as the court said the GOP could resubmit the lawsuit to lower courts.
Tennessee Republicans Push a Bill That Would Circumvent Marriage Age Limits
The bill would create a new class of marriage for “one man” and “one woman.”
Former Trump Aide Running for Congress in NH Voted in 2 States in 2016
The candidate's potential violation of federal law conflicts with the GOP's supposed concern over “election integrity.”