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Did McCarthy Open the Door for MAGA Republicans to Block His Speaker Bid?
Trump knows that McCarthy’s alliance with him is a political calculation, not unswerving loyalty, says Robert Draper.
Tax Returns Show Trump Committed “Brazen” Tax Fraud, Says David Cay Johnston
The tax returns show that Trump paid more income taxes to foreign governments than to the United States, Johnston says.
Can Russia and Ukraine Negotiate an End to War Amid New Wave of Strikes?
The war is now in its 11th month, and Russia unleashed a new bombardment this week of cities across Ukraine.
Death Toll Rises as Activists Slam Buffalo’s Failed Prep, Response to Blizzard
“The city’s handling of the storm has been deplorable,” says activist and former mayoral candidate India Walton.
Taliban Bars Women From University and Working for NGOs in Afghanistan
As a result, international aid groups are suspending their relief programs in Afghanistan.
More Than 1,000 Faith Leaders in the US Call for a Christmas Truce in Ukraine
The letter preceded Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to D.C., where Joe Biden announced more military aid for Ukraine.
Six Charged With Domestic Terrorism for Protesting Atlanta’s “Cop City”
The Forest Defenders were urging Atlanta officials to invest in communities, not more policing.
Calls Grow for Charges Against Trump in Order to Avoid Another Coup Attempt
“The most important thing … is accountability for the people at the top,” says scholar of fascism and authoritarianism.
El Paso Declares Emergency Over Influx of Asylum Seekers Amid Freezing Weather
The federal government needs to provide massive resources for migrants at the border, says one human rights organizer.
Biden, Like Trump, Derails Effort to End US Support for Saudi War in Yemen
Sen. Bernie Sanders withdrew a War Powers Resolution Tuesday, following pressure from the White House.