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Democracy

Failing to certify election results may disproportionately target voters of color and violate the Voting Rights Act

Voters of color have higher levels of potential political power in five states where noncertification of the election has recently been threatened.

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Money In Politics

The curious case of Trump’s disappearing $15 million South Korean debt

Just months after Trump took office, a $20 million loan balance to a South Korean company that was controlled by the state-owned Korea Development Bank appears to have dropped by $15.5 million. The timing and available information raises questions about whether Trump got more than $15 million in debt relief from a longtime partner tied to the South Korean government.

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Corruption

Trump likely benefited from $13.6 million in payments from foreign governments during his presidency

Throughout Donald Trump’s time in the White House, he likely benefited from $13.6 million in payments from foreign governments.

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Policy & Reform

Countering authoritarianism: A blueprint for a more resilient democracy

This report presents a comprehensive vision of the actions we need to take today to ensure that America does not slip into authoritarianism.

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Money In Politics

The defense industry is the biggest supporter of the Sedition Caucus

Ten of the top 40 companies that have given the most to the Sedition Caucus since January 6th belong to the defense industry.

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Corruption

The intensifying threat of Donald Trump’s emoluments

Donald Trump will once again violate the Constitution’s Foreign and Domestic Emoluments Clauses if he serves a second term as president of the United States and fails to divest from his businesses.

Failing to certify election results may disproportionately target voters of color and violate the Voting Rights Act

The curious case of Trump’s disappearing $15 million South Korean debt

Trump likely benefited from $13.6 million in payments from foreign governments during his presidency

Countering authoritarianism: A blueprint for a more resilient democracy

The defense industry is the biggest supporter of the Sedition Caucus

The intensifying threat of Donald Trump’s emoluments

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