January 6th, election interference, acts of authoritarianism, voter suppression, and systematic undermining of democratic institutions.
Stories
Following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated some of his tariffs, President Trump announced an increase of tariffs from 10% to 15% under a different law. Trump expressed frustration at the decision, accusing the court of being influenced by foreign interests, and highlighted tariffs as a central, though controversial, part of his economic strategy.
The article highlights growing support for leftist candidates in the 2026 elections, including local officials, Congress members, and gubernatorial contenders, signaling a potential shift in U.S. politics towards the left. It emphasizes the importance of these candidates' success for future political representation and policy change, especially against a GOP and centrist Democratic backdrop trying to suppress this wave.
Stephen Colbert stated that CBS pulled his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico due to fears it might violate FCC equal-time rules under a guidance from the Trump administration. CBS disputed this, saying their attorneys merely provided legal guidance on the matter. Talarico and other candidates are participating in heated Texas primary races, with early voting beginning amid political tensions.
A recent incident involved six U.S. Democratic lawmakers, who stated that soldiers should refuse illegal orders, being indicted on seditious conspiracy charges by a grand jury following orders from President Trump. The grand jury, however, refused to indict, highlighting a disconnect in the political climate and the rule of law. The article criticizes the erosion of democratic norms and the politicization of legal processes under Trump.
Last week, the state’s Division of Elections (DOE) signed a Confidential Memorandum of Understanding with the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice that should alarm any Alaskan voter who didn’t swallow the 2020 stolen election scam spun by President Donald Trump. It gives DOJ permission to “test, analyze, and assess” the state’s voter rolls for the purpose of “removing ineligible voters.”
Here's a reminder of what happened on the historic day a mob stormed the Capitol.
A moment-by-moment analysis of videos from the scene shows that Mr. Pretti was already restrained when shots were fired. The footage contradicts the federal government’s account of the fatal shooting.