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The Grisly Cult of the Wagner Group’s Sledgehammer
The tool Russian mercenaries used to kill a Syrian army deserter and others has become a violent meme, similar to the Punisher logo in the U.S.
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Classified Documents Scandals Point to Larger Culture of Impunity
The snowballing investigations into Trump, Biden, Pence, and others over their mishandling of classified documents present us with a unique opportunity.
White House Refuses to Say Whether Ukraine Will Receive Toxic Depleted Uranium Ammo
A Biden official wouldn’t disclose whether Bradley Fighting Vehicles will be equipped with the anti-tank rounds, linked to cancer and birth defects.
Local Cops Harassed and Threatened U.S. Veteran Because of Terror Watchlist, Lawsuit Says
Police officers once leveled guns at Saadiq Long, a veteran with no criminal record — a result of the feds coordinating with local authorities on their watchlist.
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It's the GOP, Stupid: How the Party Gave Us a New Mexico Pol Accused of Hiring Assassins
There’s no distancing the Republican Party from Solomon Peña — or his alleged acts of political violence.
Reps. Adam Schiff and Jim Jordan Killed Mass Surveillance Reform in 2020. Will They Do It Again?
Top House Democrats have shown a willingness to work with the Freedom Caucus to block progressive reforms.
Did Mexico's Top Cop Play a Role in the Killing of a DEA Informant?
A man expected to testify in Genaro García Luna's federal trial has accused the ex-security chief of helping to reveal the informant's identity to a cartel.
U.S. Military Vets in Ukraine Are Fighting Each Other in Court
Amid accusations of fraud and sexual misconduct, the founders of the high-profile Mozart Group are waging a personal war back home.
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The Secrets Presidents Keep in Their Garages and Luxury Resorts
The ceaseless political scandals over classified documents point to deeper systemic problems with Washington’s obsession with secrecy.
High-Level Pentagon Official Used Racial Slurs, Drank on Job, Sexually Harassed Employees: Watchdog
The unusual investigation into former Defense deputy CFO Douglas Glenn follows Biden administration pledge to root out racism in the workplace.