Judge Orders Eric Trump to Sit for Interview With New York Attorney General’s Office
Kristin Callahan/Ace Pictures via ZUMA Press For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.A New York state judge ordered Eric Trump to sit for a deposition with New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office by October 7 as part of her ongoing investigation into whether…
Are You Threatened by My Uterus? I’m Not.
For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.The outpouring of remembrances of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg reveals the depth of her impact; her legacy brings our country and all women living here closer to the aspiration for equality under the law. Ginsburg was a critical…
Trump’s “Whites First” Campaign Strategy Is Derailing
At a rally in Minnesota last weekend, Trump mocked Rep. Ilhan Omar and told the white crowd they had “good genes.”Chris Juhn/ZUMA For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.Politico reports that although Donald Trump has gained ground slightly with Black and Latino voters this…
No Murder Charges for the Cops Who Killed Breonna Taylor
A grand jury has indicted a former Louisville police officer with wanton endangerment of the first degree for actions he took during the raid that led to the death of Breonna Taylor, who was killed in the early hours of March 13 when police officers raided her Louisville apartment. The two other officers involved in…
Dr. Fauci Pushes Back on Rand Paul’s Pseudoscience
Jennings Graeme/Abaca/Zuma For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) suggested at Wednesday’s Senate hearing on the federal pandemic response that shutdowns did not curb the spread of the coronavirus. Dr. Anthony Fauci wasn’t having it. “You’ve lauded New York for their…
Florida’s Republican Governor Unveils a Shocking Plan to Criminalize Protests
A demonstration against police brutality on June 14, 2020 in Miami.Joe Raedle/Getty For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Trump lackey, is pushing legislation that would outlaw protests that turn disorderly and allow law enforcement to round up and…