Trump and the NRA Are Likely to Have Violated Campaign Finance Law, New Report Shows

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Trump and the NRA Are Likely to Have Violated Campaign Finance Law, New Report Shows

Evidence points to an illegally coordinated effort between the NRA and the Trump campaign during the 2016 presidential election.

What We Know About Maria Butina’s Plea Deal

On Monday, it was made public that Maria Butina will plead guilty to conspiring to act as a foreign agent, for her work infiltrating the National Rifle Association and the GOP.

What a Green New Deal Could Look Like

Plans for a Green New Deal are still in their early stages among Democrats: a plan to drastically overhaul the United States economy and infrastructure in order to combat climate change.

Legal Hemp and No Food Stamp Restrictions: What the New Farm Bill Looks Like

The Senate overwhelmingly voted in favor of the Farm Bill, which is expected to be signed into law by President Trump.

How the Wrongfully Convicted Can Get Their Dues from the IRS

There’s tax relief available to wrongfully convicted people who are awarded money through lawsuits or state statutes. But few exonerees actually know about it.

‘Blind Loyalty’: Former Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former personal attorney, has been sentenced to three years in prison. 

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Josh Meyer

Alexander Kaufman

Liz Crampton

Jon Eldan

Andrea Bernstein

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