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DIME NOVEL
Clarence Thomas hasn’t reported book royalties from his 2007 bestseller for 14 years. He likely hasn’t done anything wrong—but ethics watchdogs say that’s part of the problem.
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MAN IN THE MIRROR
Congressional candidate Joe Kent lost a red district in 2022. He’s running for the same seat this cycle, and advocating for dismantling the FBI.
LIEN ON ME
Nikki Haley is arguing that America needs an accountant like her in the White House. Her record as an accountant isn’t so great.
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HOUSE NOT A HOME
The Freedom Caucus met Monday night in a private residence on Capitol Hill—at least, it’s supposed to be a private residence.
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PAST DUE NOTICE
The Federal Election Commission has resisted taking action on a number of clear election law violations. House Democrats want answers.
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SECRET SPICES
Lawyers in Daniel Cameron’s Attorney General’s Office keep quitting, alleging a politically toxic work culture that is pushing career attorneys out the door.
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LEMON AID
Tate Reeves has spent millions updating the governor’s mansion in Mississippi—including tens of thousands on lemon trees and a meditation garden.
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TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE
A so-called “Patriot Legal Defense Fund” isn’t actually associated with Donald Trump—and it can’t make it up its mind if it’s pro-Trump or anti-Trump.
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MARK OF THE BEAST
Matt Schlapp wanted to rid the CPAC offices of evil spirits, so he got a Catholic priest to sprinkle holy water on the office furniture and employees, multiple sources said.
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DONOR EXHAUSTION
The Republican National Committee is having some serious money problems.