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Democrats Still Have a Chance to Stop Democracy From Getting Trampled
Joe Biden and other party leaders have addressed the stakes in not passing voting rights legislation—“the integrity of our democracy hangs in the balance,” Hakeem Jeffries said Sunday. But can they actually get it done?
Republicans Now Want Biden to Apologize to Kyle Rittenhouse
As conservatives dredged up Biden’s former commentary on Rittenhouse, the White House emphasized unity.
Antonio Brown Fake-Vax-Card Claim Draws NFL Scrutiny
The league is reviewing a former live-in chef’s allegations against the Tampa Bay star, whose attorney says is vaccinated—and would consider getting a booster on live TV.
Press Freedom Advocates Alarmed That Project Veritas Just Muzzled the New York Times
“This ruling is unconstitutional and sets a dangerous precedent,” said Times executive editor Dean Baquet in a statement. “When a court silences journalism, it fails its citizens.”
Kyle Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Charges
The Illinois teenager who shot and killed two protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and wounded a third, was acquitted on Friday, capping a heated trial that put issues of race and vigilante justice in America on the stand.
Kevin McCarthy Set a Record for Talking. Democrats Passed Landmark Legislation
The minority leader rambled for more than eight hours before the House passed Joe Biden’s signature social safety net and climate spending bill, which next goes to the Senate.
Matt Gaetz Floats a Congressional Job for Right-Wing Hero Kyle Rittenhouse
As those on the right—including Fox News—take Rittenhouse’s lionization to new heights, one media outlet has been banned from the courtroom altogether.
Top Kamala Harris Aide Heads for the Exit
Ashley Etienne, Kamala Harris’s communications chief, is leaving the administration amid reports of infighting, as D.C. sours on the vice president’s chances of becoming Joe Biden’s heir apparent.
BuzzFeed’s Legal Battle Over the Steele Dossier Finally Seems to Be Ending
The apparent conclusion of the saga comes as other media outlets reckon with their coverage of the infamous (and unverified) dossier.
Republicans Are Sure to Make Life Hell for Democrats If They Win Back Congress
House members are already suggesting payback for the indictment of Steve Bannon and censure of Paul Gosar—who Kevin McCarthy says could get even “better” committee assignments if the GOP takes the majority.
Rupert Murdoch Tells Trump to STFU About 2020
The Fox News owner said Wednesday that the ex-president is an embarrassment to his party and should stop living in the past.
With Paul Gosar Censure Vote, Democrats Draw the Line at Murder Fantasies
Just two Republicans joined 221 House Democrats in formally rebuking the far-right congressman, who depicted himself in an anime video killing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. “What is so hard about saying that this is wrong?” she asked.