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Where Things Stand: Durham Issues More Subpoenas 
John Durham is still digging in deep to find proof of some sort of anti-Trump origin of the Russia probe. So far, his findings haven’t produced the kind of damning evidence Republicans and Trump allies were hoping for. But a new report suggests he may be trying to expand the case he’s been trying to build for two years.
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Where Things Stand: GOP Leaders Whipping Votes That Will … Help Progressives?
It’s a bit of a bizarre calculation, but House GOP leadership is reportedly launching a relatively aggressive offensive against the bipartisan infrastructure bill ahead of the potential House vote tomorrow.
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Where Things Stand: Petty To The Point Of Pain
The former president did a lot of things to maintain control of his presidency — like the whole dismantling democracy thing or the time he encouraged a mob of his most loyal to violently try to do a coup.
But, according to one account, he also underwent a surgery without anesthesia just to maintain his hold on the office.
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Where Things Stand: Trump’s Thirst For Revenge Might Be Stronger Than Loyalty
While unwavering fealty may be the most important key to former President Trump’s heart, a good prodigal’s son (or, daughter) story may be just as enticing. Especially when it’s coupled with the sweetness of retribution.
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Where Things Stand: But What If There Was No Debt Ceiling?
Mitch McConnell’s dangerous game with the debt ceiling seems to be playing out more or less as intended.
Where Things Stand: Loudmouthed Former Guv Gets Surprising Endorsement For Comeback Bid
Susan Collins refused to endorse Trump in 2016, and she voted to remove him during his 2020 impeachment trial.
But in 2022, she will be supporting the self-declared proto-Trump Paul LePage. (“I was Donald Trump before Donald Trump became popular,” the former two-term governor of Maine once opined.)
Where Things Stand: McConnell’s Not Biting
We covered a report over the weekend about ex-President Trump’s ambition to boot longtime Republican leader Mitch McConnell out of office. McConnell has refused to comment on the news, a stance first reported by the Wall Street Journal on Sunday, and he shrugged again today.
Where Things Stand: Gun Couple Might Lose Their Law Licenses
Their gun-waving earned them a coveted speaking gig at the Republican National Convention last year, victimhood status in Trumpworld and the inflated confidence needed to run for Senate in Missouri.