Category: News

First Judicial Subpoenas Served in Emoluments Lawsuit Brought by More Than 200 Lawmakers
Because Trump never formally severed himself from his for-profit business ventures before being sworn in, his Washington Trump Hotel is a prime source where the president can be collecting emoluments.

Debate Live Dial Results Find Voters Want Action on Serious Issues, Not an Anti-Trump Campaign
The results also found that Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Kamala Harris were the winners of their respective nights of the two-night debate event.

Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Border Wall in Emergency Declaration Challenge
A federal appeals court last week denied the government’s attempt to begin construction of President Trump’s border wall using funds unauthorized by Congress.

Tlaib on Visit to Border Facility: ‘Literally Every Single Woman Confirmed’ They Were to Drink from Toilet
Rep. Tlaib described conditions which even border agents describe as inhumane.

New York Is Investigating Whether Facebook Lets Advertisers Discriminate
New York's Department of Financial Services will look into allegations that advertisers can exclude users by race, gender, age and other characteristics that are protected under federal law.

Despite Jobs Rebound, Pelosi Laments Those ‘Still Struggling’
Despite stronger job growth, House Democrats remain focused on middle- and working-class Americans, Pelosi said.

Presidential Historian Meacham: We Could Learn a Lot from the Dwight Eisenhower Era
Eisenhower's acceptance of the New Deal set the stage for a variety of social progress which would follow.

Trump’s Military Parade: July 4th Shouldn’t Be Turned into a Military Event, Observers Say
Donald Trump's plan to turn the Independence Day celebration in Washington DC into a military display is the wrong approach for a number of reasons, according to several political observers.

Civil Rights Groups Have Been Warning Facebook About Hate Speech In Secret Groups For Years
Civil rights groups say they have been noticing and raising the issue of hateful posts in hidden forums for years — with limited response from Facebook.

Despite Success, Harris Could Face Backlash for Her Biden Attack
Somewhat surprisingly, Kamala Harris' attack on Joe Biden's civil rights record could hurt her standing with black voters.

