When he had to choose between cheating to win over adhering to his support of birthright citizenship, Trump chose cheating.

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Trump's 250th celebration is riddled with corruption and fraud.

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As the US celebrates a quarter millennium, may we reclaim the promise that made America what it is.

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Earlier today, the National Constitution Center presented their annual Liberty Medal to Pope Leo XIV, which “recognizes and celebrates individuals of courage and conviction who strive to secure the blessings of liberty to people around the globe.” U.S. Presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush have received this medal as well as […]

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Deep in a motion to suppress the search of Don Lemon's phone, Abbe Lowell attempts to explain to Harmeet Dhillon how the First Amendment works: "It is not a crime to engage in 'organized protest activity.'"

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House Democrats put together a report describing how Trump is using Freedom 250 as a vehicle for looting.

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This isn't a new concern; we've had problems holding billionaires accountable all along. What about trillionaires?

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John Brennan's lawsuit argues that, without an injunction, by the time he is indicted, DOJ will have destroyed some of the records showing how DOJ unlawfully targeted him.

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