Jim Himes keeps telling his constituents that U.S. intelligence agencies don’t spy on them, and ‘have no reason’ to buy Americans’ data. Advocates say that’s untrue.
Politics
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Greed Flows South
Some of our billionaires feel comfortable only in states of the neo-Confederacy.
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With Millions in Donations From the Industry, Ramaswamy Backs Ohio Crypto Gamble
Ohio’s Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy wants to invest taxpayer funds in crypto despite big losses in this sector and for his own company.
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Bumping Bondi
There are several other Trump cabinet members even more deserving of dismissal. Who’s next?
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You Gotta Hand It to Chuck Schumer This Time
He went up against Republicans and … won?
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Capital Ideas
Two books on the history of capitalism provide lessons for how to tame it.
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Democratic Leaders Shift Away From Israel
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s announcement that she will not vote for any Israeli military aid is part of an emerging trend.
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The Far-Right Cash Machine
There’s money in bigotry, and specialized crowdfunding platforms are where to get it.
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Privacy Advocates Ambush Himes Over Clean FISA Push
Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), a leader on the House Intelligence Committee, faced protests over his support for a warrantless spying regime.
