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Trump Cites Putin, Calls Indictments ‘Politically Driven Persecution’

TL/DR - Former President Donald Trump recently invoked Russian President Vladimir Putin in a speech to argue that the four criminal indictments he is facing are politically motivated. Trump quoted Putin saying that the charges against him show the "rottenness" of the U.S political system, undermining its democratic example for the world. However,…

Who Exactly is Shawn Still?

TL/DR - Shawn Still, current Georgia state senator and former finance chair for the Georgia Republican Party, is one of the 19 defendants indicted in the Fulton County grand jury investigation into the alleged 2020 scheme to overturn the presidential election results in Georgia. Still, along with 15 others, signed a fake electoral college…

Kari Lake Show Debuts on America First News Pre-Senate Run

TL/DR - Kari Lake, a conservative former newscaster and current U.S. Senate candidate, has been hosting an online talk show for America First News, a company started by a controversial former evangelical. The show has provided a platform for far-right rhetoric and interviews with conservative figures, with topics often dwelling on election…

What does the $886 billion defense bill in the NDAA entail?

TL/DR - The Senate and House Armed Services committees have unveiled an $886.3 billion defense bill that provides the largest raise for service members in over 20 years, extends a surveillance program, and strengthens the US presence in the Indo-Pacific region against China. The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2024, a nearly…