Politics
Former C.I.A.-Run Prison Emerges as a New Front in Guantánamo’s Legal Saga
April 22, 2022
Former C.I.A.-Run Prison Emerges as a New Front in Guantánamo’s Legal Saga
Lt. Col. Chantell Higgins, a lawyer in the Marine Corps, represents two prisoners at Guantánamo Bay. “How is this an acceptable…
Democrats Fear for Democracy. Why Aren’t They Running on It in 2022?
April 21, 2022
Democrats Fear for Democracy. Why Aren’t They Running on It in 2022?
One party is running on democracy and elections in 2022, and it’s not the Democrats. Despite a broad consensus on…
‘I’ve Had It With This Guy’: G.O.P. Leaders Privately Blasted Trump After Jan. 6
April 21, 2022
‘I’ve Had It With This Guy’: G.O.P. Leaders Privately Blasted Trump After Jan. 6
In the days after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol building, the two top Republicans in Congress, Representative Kevin…
Justice Dept. Inquiry Finds ‘Systemic Failures’ at Mississippi Prison
April 21, 2022
Justice Dept. Inquiry Finds ‘Systemic Failures’ at Mississippi Prison
WASHINGTON — Officials at Mississippi’s largest prison routinely violated the rights of prisoners by failing to provide mental health treatment…
Alex Jones Reaches Out to Justice Dept. About Jan. 6 Interview
April 21, 2022
Alex Jones Reaches Out to Justice Dept. About Jan. 6 Interview
The federal investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election appears to be gaining traction, with the Justice Department having…
Tennessee G.O.P. Removes Trump-Backed House Candidate From Ballot
April 21, 2022
Tennessee G.O.P. Removes Trump-Backed House Candidate From Ballot
The Tennessee Republican Party voted on Tuesday to drop Morgan Ortagus, whose bid for a House seat was endorsed by…
Herschel Walker’s Senate Bid in Georgia Is Powered by Fandom
April 20, 2022
Herschel Walker’s Senate Bid in Georgia Is Powered by Fandom
LaGRANGE, Ga. — Most came dressed in University of Georgia jerseys, hats and T-shirts. Some carried footballs and framed posters.…
Fearing a Trump Repeat, Jan. 6 Panel Considers Changes to Insurrection Act
April 20, 2022
Fearing a Trump Repeat, Jan. 6 Panel Considers Changes to Insurrection Act
WASHINGTON — In the days before the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, some of President Donald J. Trump’s most…
Democratic Dollars Flow Once Again to Likely Lost Causes
April 20, 2022
Democratic Dollars Flow Once Again to Likely Lost Causes
Gary Chambers Jr. burst onto the national scene in 2020 with a viral video of him castigating the racism of…
Effort to Remove Marjorie Taylor Greene From Ballot Can Proceed, Judge Says
April 19, 2022
Effort to Remove Marjorie Taylor Greene From Ballot Can Proceed, Judge Says
A federal judge cleared the way on Monday for a group of Georgia voters to move forward with legal efforts…