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January 30, 2026
The Case Against Don Lemon Is Junk, and Dangerous
If the Cities Church case falls apart, it will not be the first such embarrassment for Trump’s Justice Department.
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January 28, 2026
ICE’s Number One Ally
The Department of Justice has rushed to shield federal agents from accountability and launched needless criminal investigations into Minnesota officials and residents.
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January 20, 2026
American Democracy Is Showing Signs of Life
One year into Trump’s second term, the country’s institutions and civil society are still checking his authoritarian impulses.
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January 8, 2026
The Maduro Indictment Appears Legally Solid
Although the former Venezuelan leader has a number of options for challenging his prosecution, none of them is a sure bet.
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December 9, 2025
The Trump Administration Actually Backed Down
Alina Habba’s resignation is a sign that some checks are still checking.
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December 5, 2025
The Trump Lawyer Scandal Is About Something Much Deeper Than Legal Technicalities
The saga is emblematic of Trump’s most dangerous and self-serving tendencies.
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