Politics
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Seven Things to Know About The Special Counsel Investigating Biden
The attorney general just appointed a special counsel to investigate Biden’s classified documents, and we’re here to answer all of your questions.
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VP Kamala Harris Gets Real About Environmental Racism
VP Kamala Harris warned that we “don’t have a minute to spare” on climate change, in a rousing speech on the crisis at the University of Michigan.
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LA Council Still Dealing With Repercussions From Racism Scandal
Councilman Kevin de León still refuses to step down even though President Biden requested he do so.
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N.Y. Republicans Are Finally Calling For George Santos To Resign
Santos has repeatedly lied about his credentials. Will he finally step down?
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![New Twists In The Biden’s Document Scandal. Here’s What You Need to Know [UPDATED]](https://assets-server.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/29131318/ba61cfa3789f660678f9ec2b1cfbe286-300x215.jpg)
New Twists In The Biden’s Document Scandal. Here’s What You Need to Know [UPDATED]
Classified documents were found in Biden’s private office, but what actually happened and how similar is this situation to Trump’s document scandal?
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California County Re-Elects Former Oath Keeper as Sheriff
His speech told you everything you need to know about his political standing.
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![Finally, There’s A Speaker of the House. But Here’s Who We Would’ve Nominated to Fill the Void [UPDATED]](https://assets-server.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/14143330/dbe62a15edf812a34a8fb045fb3f4e7c-300x200.jpg)
Finally, There’s A Speaker of the House. But Here’s Who We Would’ve Nominated to Fill the Void [UPDATED]
The Speaker doesn’t have to be a member of Congress (like, who knew?) So we decided to nominate a few of our own: Beyoncé, Common, Al Sharpton and more.
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![[UPDATED] Messy Ass Republicans Move To 14th Speaker Vote After Kevin McCarthy Loses 13th Ballot For Speaker](https://assets-server.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/29131254/53cc19b09f7f7bddc916f48d6dc688df-300x200.jpg)
[UPDATED] Messy Ass Republicans Move To 14th Speaker Vote After Kevin McCarthy Loses 13th Ballot For Speaker
McCarthy’s humiliation won’t stop him from trying his best to secure the position.
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Cori Bush Says Republicans Are Using Black Speaker Candidate As A ‘Prop.’ In Other News, Water Is Wet.
Even though Byron Donalds is Black, Bush says he’s merely a tool for upholding white supremacy.