Laura Clawson
Stories by Laura Clawson
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Far-right Republicans are furious after anti-abortion measure dropped from defense bill
National Defense bill drops key conservative demands, sparking outrage from far-right Republicans. See the details and reactions now.
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Another lackluster GOP debate fails to upend dominance of absent front-runner
GOP candidates fail to shake Trump’s hold as he skips fourth debate—read how the race unfolds.
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Newly elected school board president sworn in on stack of banned books
Central Bucks elects new Democratic school board, suspends anti-LGBTQ+ policies—find out how banned books took center stage.
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Taylor Swift is Time’s person of the year and the far right is big mad about it
From breaking streaming records to silencing conspiracy theories, Taylor Swift leads 2023—learn how she shapes modern pop culture here!
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Moms for Liberty struggles with fallout from sexual assault allegation against co-founder’s husband
Bridget Ziegler’s private life and political ties fuel debate after assault claims hit her husband. Click to follow latest developments.
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Hunter Biden’s lawyer explains exactly why Biden will only testify publicly
Hunter Biden refuses closed-door deposition, asserting public testimony ensures truth. Find out what drives his decision now.
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A House Republican tells the truth about the push to impeach Biden
Impeachment inquiry against Biden revealed as a campaign tactic for Trump. Read about the GOP’s intentions.
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Trump is doubling down on Jan. 6 conspiracy theories, in his campaign and his legal defense
Trump spotlights false Capitol attack narratives to rally support and challenge legal charges. Explore the full story behind his tactics.
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Comer’s latest bombshell may be his worst dud yet
Joe Biden receives car payments from Hunter, not corrupt funds, contrary to Comer’s claims. Read how the story unfolded.
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Florida attorney general is arguing in court for virtually unlimited book-banning authority
First Amendment scholars challenge Florida’s push for book bans in schools as ‘authoritarian.’ Read more about the legal fight now.
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White House has things to say as Speaker Johnson reverses course on impeachment inquiry
White House slams Republicans’ impeachment inquiry as a political stunt with ‘no evidence.’ Learn more about the controversy.
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Republicans grapple with fallout from seven years of Trump support
Republicans privately fear Trump’s return, yet still back him amid threats of more party divisions. Explore the unfolding political drama.
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Lead pipes are poisoning America’s kids. Biden’s EPA is getting ready to do something about it
New EPA rule aims to end lead pipe crisis, but more funding is needed—find out how you can support swift action for safer water.
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DeSantis’ partisan identity is Christian. His personal identity isn’t very religious
Find out how DeSantis’ Christian identity serves his campaign, and why critics question its authenticity. Explore the full story today.
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The Newsom-DeSantis debate did not go well. For Ron DeSantis
Book bans, abortion laws, and debate tactics took center stage as DeSantis faced off with Newsom. See the debate highlights.
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Live coverage: House votes to expel George Santos, now an ex-congressman
House removes George Santos, ending his term after criminal charges and alleged fraud. Stay informed with full coverage.
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Speaker Mike Johnson endorsed book filled with conspiracy theories and homophobic slurs
Learn why Speaker Johnson is facing scrutiny for backing a book filled with bigotry and debunked conspiracy theories—see the full story.
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The honeymoon is ending for Mike Johnson
Republican infighting targets Speaker Johnson amid internal chaos—find out what’s shaking up House leadership today.
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McCarthy privately claims he told Trump ‘F— you’ after McCarthy’s ouster
Insiders reveal tense exchanges between McCarthy and Trump after GOP leadership shakeup—see what happened.
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Book-banning advocate claims ‘a single kiss’ in a children’s book led to her porn addiction
Hidden ties emerge between a book-ban campaign and right-wing publisher Brave Books at Conroe ISD. Find out how affiliations shaped the debate.
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Rather than resign, George Santos is choosing to be expelled from Congress
The House prepares to expel George Santos, who pushes back on precedent concerns. Follow breaking developments in this unfolding story.
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Hunter Biden called James Comer’s bluff. Now Comer is flailing
James Comer faces scrutiny as Hunter Biden seeks a public forum, raising transparency questions. Stay informed on this evolving investigation.
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This shows how skewed toward Republicans the media is
TV and newspapers devoted far more time to Clinton’s 2016 remark than to Trump’s 2023 statement. Explore the coverage breakdown here.
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Another conservative attempt to dethrone Donald Trump
Nikki Haley gains big GOP donor support as alternative to Trump, but faces steep polling gap; watch for updates ahead of the primary.
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More on what Mike Pence has told special counsel Jack Smith
Discover how Pence considered skipping the 2020 vote certification and what convinced him to attend—get the inside account.
