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Voting & Elections 02.6.2017

Trump's Attack on Judge Draws Fire

Trump's attack on the judiciary is drawing flak from Republicans as well as Democrats

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Ethics & Accountability 02.3.2017

Two Weeks In and the Swamp is Getting Deeper

After promising to "drain the swamp" in Washington, President Trump is doing the opposite

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Media & Democracy 02.3.2017

Trump's CNN Freeze-Out Threatens Press Freedom

President Trump's attacks on reporters and media organizations endanger press freedom

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