Former US Marine charged with assaulting police officers during Capitol riots
“What are we supposed to do? Supreme Court’s not helping us. No one’s helping us. Only us can help us. Only we can do it.”
The sedition that nobody’s talking about
These CEOs and their corporations don’t actually care about protecting democracy. They care only about protecting their bottom line.
U.S. Escalates Battle to Keep Guantánamo Force-Feeding Tapes Hidden
A federal judge had given the government until Friday to release footage in which a Syrian detainee was force-fed. The government has now appealed.
Hillary Clinton Still Won’t Release Her Speech Transcripts
Should Hillary Clinton release the transcripts of the multiple speeches she has given to big financial corporations? She says she will when the Republicans do.
Trump’s ultimate crime: Defiling our vital story line
The only way we resurrect our positive story is to incinerate this fake one, to reject hatred and racism, white nationalism and smug, tribal complacency. That targets Trump and Republicanism.
Senate Democrats introduce bill to deny tax loophole for Big Pharma ads
“The American public shouldn’t be subsidizing Big Pharma’s ads which is why my legislation would close this egregious loophole.”
House Democrats hold first climate change hearings in more than 5 years
"Today, we turn the page on this committee from climate change denial to climate action."
New documents reveal disproportionate amount spent on Scott Pruitt’s personal security, groups call for...
“Although Mr. Pruitt is no longer in office, we strongly believe that he should still be held responsible for his many misdeeds during his short tenure.”
Wall Street Should Pay a Sales Tax, Too
When a high-rolling trader buys millions of dollars’ worth of stocks or derivatives, there’s no levy at all.
House Oversight Committee leaders accuse Mike Flynn of committing felony
Flynn was supposed to seek permission and receive permission from both the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Army prior to traveling to Russia.