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Once again, the FBI's highest-ranking official has admitted to essentially breaking the law and violating the Constitution, and absolutely nothing is going to happen to him. On Wednesday, [...]

If its spirit were more rigorously enforced.

The FBI has authorized the purchase of US citizens' location data collected by certain smartphone apps. The admission angered privacy activists,

Rather than obtaining a warrant, the bureau purchased sensitive data—a controversial practice that privacy advocates say is deeply problematic.

"This is like having your brother-in-law be the judge," said one ethics advocate, referring to the perils of the House Ethics Committee.

Top House Democrats have shown a willingness to work with the Freedom Caucus to block progressive reforms.

Granger has at least a dozen former chiefs of staff downtown — many of whom remain close with the 14-term lawmaker.

Republicans preserved the discharge petition in the new rules package, allowing any bill with 218 votes to come to the floor — even one codifying Roe v. Wade.

The Florida congressmans appointment to the House Steering Committee shows Kevin McCarthys willingness to sanction the impulses of the partys far-right.

Some of Kevin McCarthy defectors are pushing to break up the concentration of power in House leadership. Progressives should want the same thing.