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Jessica Corbett, Common Dreams Former Republican President Donald Trump made clear Monday that if returned by voters to the White House this year, he plans to weaponize the U.S. Department of Justice against Democratic President Joe Biden. Trump’s threat against Biden, who is seeking reelection, came as the ex-president prepares …

Jimmy Williams Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is under fire as questions emerge about the delayed disclosure of his recent hospitalization. Lawmakers and officials are seeking answers after the Department of Defense (DoD) waited three days before informing key officials about Austin’s health condition. Secretary Austin was admitted to Walter Reed …

Jimmy Williams Former President Donald Trump is making a robust appeal to a county judge in Georgia, urging the dismissal of the criminal case initiated by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Trump claims immunity from prosecution, contending that his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to manipulate the 2020 election …

Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix Less than a year after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning abortions in Florida after six weeks, a House Republican in the Legislature has filed a bill that essentially calls for the banning of all abortions in Florida. The move comes as the 2024 legislative …

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday opted to reinstate Idaho’s near-total abortion ban, a draconian law that carries up to five years in prison for doctors who perform the procedure outside of extremely narrow circumstances. The high court, which overturned the constitutional right to abortion in the summer of 2022, …

Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder The winner of this year’s presidential election could very well be holding the reins when it comes time to address Social Security’s complicated financial situation. The program, which millions of retirees depend on for income stability, will see benefits cut by nearly a quarter in 2033 …

Jimmy Williams In a crucial move to sidestep a looming government shutdown, Congressional leaders have announced a comprehensive spending agreement for the remainder of 2024, amounting to $1.66 trillion. The deal, which encompasses $886 billion for defense and $772.7 billion for non-defense spending, aims to ensure the continuity of government …

Abraham Kenmore, SC Daily Gazette It’s time for South Carolina Democrats to once again “roll up their sleeves” and organize for political victory, Vice President Kamala Harris told an enthusiastic crowd Saturday on the third anniversary of the U.S. Capitol riot. Alluding to South Carolina voters catapulting Joe Biden’s bid …

Casey Quinlan, Virginia Mercury Friday’s jobs data showed a strong, resilient U.S. labor market with wages outpacing inflation — welcome news for Americans hoping to have more purchasing power in 2024. The December jobs report unveiled another unemployment rate below 4%, as it has for two years, at 3.7%, the …

Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star Reflecting on the fight to establish America as a democracy and the events that nearly toppled it three years ago, President Joe Biden warned of the danger he believes former President Donald Trump poses to American ideals. “Today we’re here to answer the most important question. …

Jimmy Williams In a historic move, the Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether former President Donald Trump can be disqualified from appearing on Colorado’s ballot over his actions surrounding the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The case, scheduled for oral arguments on February 8, could have far-reaching implications, potentially …

Jimmy Williams In a bold move, former US Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, a prominent figure in the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, attack, has confirmed his candidacy for Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District. Dunn, who testified about the events of January 6 to the House select committee, hopes to …

Jessica Corbett, Common Dreams Just two days away from the anniversary of the January 6, 2021 insurrection, voters in Illinois and Massachusetts on Thursday joined the nationwide effort to boot former Republican U.S. President Donald Trump off state ballots on constitutional grounds. Since Trump’s attempts to overturn his 2020 loss …

Jimmy Williams A report released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee states that former President Donald Trump received at least $7.8 million in payments from twenty foreign governments during his tenure in the White House. The report highlights that China was the leading contributor, providing over $5.5 million to …

Susan J. Demas, Michigan Advance The FBI is calling a bomb threat that shut down the Michigan Capitol on Wednesday one of several “hoax incidents” across the country. More than 20 state Capitols received similar threats, according to media reports. The FBI urges the public to remain vigilant, and report …