MAGA’s vision of journalism isn’t even remotely compatible with democracy.
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Trump’s BBC Lawsuit Seeks to Bully International Newsrooms Into Servility Read Post »
Senators like Ron Johnson and Lindsay Graham could be granted payouts of $1 million or more under the bill.
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Funding Bill Lets GOP Senators Sue for $1M Payouts Related to Jan. 6 Probe Read Post »
The proclamation, which is only for federal charges, is symbolic and does not prevent state-level prosecutions.
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Here Are the “Fake Electors” and Other Allies Trump Just Pardoned Read Post »
Donald Trump has reportedly pardoned high-profile attorneys accused of joining in his plot to try to steal the 2020 election, along with dozens of so-called fake electors alleged to have played small roles in the effort. The pardons were announced by Ed Martin, the president’s pardon attorney, who posted a proclamation by the president outlining […]
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Trump Claims He “Pardoned” His Fake Electors. He Doesn’t Have That Power. Read Post »
Two journalists trace how excess caution led the DOJ to refuse to prosecute Trump allies’ 2020 election interference.
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How Biden’s Justice Department Failed to Investigate Trump’s First Term Crimes Read Post »
Trump frequently pardons people who are politically aligned with him, rather than considering leniency or justice.
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Man Pardoned for Jan. 6 Involvement Arrested for Threats to Hakeem Jeffries Read Post »
As the US Marshals Service prepared for Donald Trump’s expected pardon of January 6 defendants, officials went to unusual lengths to facilitate the defendants’ travel home from the DC jail, newly obtained records show. The records, obtained via a Freedom of Information Act request by the ethics watchdog CREW, are yet another window into the […]
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US Marshals’ Efforts Around Trump’s January 6 Pardons Were “Highly Unusual” Read Post »
The shocking assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last week was part of a wider, horrific trend: the rise of political violence in America. But Kirk’s murder also seemed to reveal something even darker. Before a suspect was found—when facts were scarce—the race for political retribution was already well underway. On Tuesday, Utah prosecutors charged […]
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Charlie Kirk and Trump’s Looming Political Crackdown Read Post »
The White House claimed the Heritage Foundation economist was just a “bystander” in town for a meeting.
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Footage Shows Trump’s Pick for Labor Statistics Head in January 6 Mob Read Post »
The Senate confirmed Joe Kent as director of the National Counterterrorism Center in a 52 to 44 vote.
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Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theorist Who Likened BLM to Terrorists to Lead Counterterrorism Center Read Post »
Sunday marked six months of President Donald Trump’s return to office. To celebrate, he and top Republicans kicked the hagiography into full gear. “Today is Six Month Anniversary of my Second Term. Importantly, it’s being hailed as one of the most consequential periods of any President,” Trump claimed in a Truth Social rant. House Speaker […]
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Six Months in, Trump Has Made American Life Immeasurably Worse Read Post »
Voter suppression advocate Cleta Mitchell formed the group in 2023 to promote the lie that the 2020 election was stolen.
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Far Right Dark Money Elections Group Raised $3.9M in First Full Year Read Post »
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