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Chad Bianco
‘UNLAWFUL’

Trumpy Sheriff’s Election Crusade Suffers Humiliating Defeat

The ruling from the state Supreme Court was unanimous.

William Vaillancourt

None of Trump's three justices sided with the government in Monday's ruling.
SATISFYING SLAP

Obama Judge Slaps Down SCOTUS’ Trump Decision

The District Court judge laid down “a gauntlet to the Supreme Court” in a voting rights case.

Sarah-Jane Collins

Darline
I’M WITH HIM

Darline Graham Sends Clear Signal to MAGA Doubters

Her first big move came amid speculation that she could differ from her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, on key policy issues.

Annabella Rosciglione

President Donald Trump speaks at a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair in celebration of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on June 24, 2026.
Opinion
RIDE THE ROCKET

America's Real 250th Fireworks Will Be on Election Day

A terrified Trump is pulling out all the stops to rig the upcoming midterms.

David Rothkopf

Democrats have called on FBI Director Kash Patel, pictured April 21, to take an alcohol assessment as they launch a probe into his drinking after an explosive report.
GONE FISHING

Keystone Kash’s Agents Raid Voting Group in Swing State

The raid comes after agents investigated election officials in Wisconsin and seized ballots in Georgia and Arizona.

Janna Brancolini

A black hand holding up an "I Voted" sticker. illo illustration
Opinion
UNDER FIRE

In the Fight for Voting Rights, Where Are White Democrats?

The lack of care paid to another hyper-partisan SCOTUS ruling sets up a dangerous paradigm that threatens to seed resentment among Black voters.

Charles Coleman Jr.

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A photo illo illustration of conservative Supreme Court justices, LBJ and MLK during the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 at The White House.
Opinion
BALLOT BATTLES

Our Highest Court Hits New Low With Voting Rights Rollbacks

Trump’s SCOTUS recoils from race-based remedies but blesses partisanship, however extreme.

Eleanor Clift

John Oliver
‘OBVIOUSLY HORSES**T’

John Oliver Nails Huge Flaw With Disastrous SCOTUS Ruling

Oliver laid into a conservative Justice’s hypocritical opinion.

Owen Mason-Hill

Donald Trump and Jeff Landry
GLOVES ARE OFF

Republican Gov Will Cancel Votes in Insane Racial Power Grab

The governor of Louisiana reportedly plans to cancel the state’s upcoming primary elections.

Catherine Bouris

An image of Sen. Marsha Blackburn with President Trump is prominently displayed on her page as she runs for Tennessee governor.
SHAMELESS

Republicans Start Power Grab After SCOTUS Guts Civil Rights

GOP lawmakers are striking while the iron’s hot.

Vic Verbalaitis

A photo illustration of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein for Inside Trump's Head podcast entitled "Can't Save Himself."
CAN'T SAVE HIMSELF

I Know What Chaos Trump Is Plotting Next: Biographer

The president is laying the groundwork to peddle more “rigged” claims, according to his biographer.

Laura Esposito

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