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An autopsy as malpractice

The Democrats couldn't complete their term paper but handed it in anyway because too many people were wondering what had become of it. Under pressure, the DNC finally released its autopsy of the 2024 election, after rampant speculation about what it contained and why it hadn't yet been made ...

Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow GOP-favoring map

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alabama on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to allow it to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections, despite a lower court's ruling that the redistricting plan intentionally discriminates against Black people. The state's Republican leadership ...

Almanac for May 28, 2026

Today is Thursday, May 28, the 148th day of 2026. There are 217 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, which forced nearly 50,000 Native Americans, primarily in the Southeastern U.S., to move to designated territories west ...

Hey, America: Stop complaining

Whatever the outcome of the “deal, or no deal” scenario with Iran, the public attitude toward the war has been disturbing. Despite President Donald Trump’s constant admonition that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon, a majority of those polled now oppose the intervention. A side effect ...

Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media. The notice in the Federal Register from the Office of Personnel Management posted Tuesday asked for comment on a ...

Almanac for May 27, 2026

Today is Wednesday, May 27, the 147th day of 2026. There are 218 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1937, the newly completed Golden Gate Bridge connecting San Francisco and Marin County, California, was opened to pedestrian traffic (vehicles began crossing the next day). Also on ...