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118 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Trump AG Nominee Blanche Admits 'I'm His Lawyer' During Confirmation Hearing · Senate nominee Todd Blanche inadvertently confirms his loyalty to Trump by stating he is the president's lawyer.
• Pinckney's Treaty of 1795 Guaranteed Rights to Use the Mississippi River · The 1795 Pinckney's Treaty secured American navigation rights on the Mississippi River and defined the US-Spanish border.
• Trump's Iran War Strategy Reveals His True Motivation Is Money · A Slate analysis argues Trump's Iran war aims are driven by financial control of the Strait of Hormuz rather than strategic ideals.
• Judge Condemns Todd Blanche's Conflict of Interest in Trump's IRS Case · A federal judge criticized Todd Blanche for his conflict of interest in Trump's IRS lawsuit, highlighting his alignment with the president's interests.
• Slate Website Requests Ad Blocker Disable or Subscription · Slate asks readers to disable ad blockers or subscribe to support journalism.
• Muslim Surgeon Wins NJ Seat by Defying 'Progressive Except Palestine' Norm · Adam Hamawy's 2026 congressional victory highlights a shift away from avoiding the Israel-Gaza issue in Democratic primaries.
• Slate Website Requests Users Disable Ad Blockers to Support Journalism · Slate asks readers to disable ad blockers or subscribe to support their journalism.
• Yale Scholar Argues for Mandatory Retirement Age for Aging U.S. Senators · Yale professor Sam Moyn suggests mandatory retirement ages to counter gerontocracy in the U.S. Senate.
• Three People Blamed for Graham Platner's Senate Campaign Collapse · Slate identifies Platner, his consultants, and Chuck Schumer as responsible for the Maine Democratic Senate disaster.
• Trump Announces Plan to Let Ukraine Manufacture Patriot Missile Systems · At the NATO summit, Trump announced Ukraine can manufacture Patriot systems to defend against Russian ballistic missiles.
• Slate Podcast 'What Next' Discusses Summer Events and Politics · Slate's 'What Next' podcast covers Emmy nominations, seal migrations, and Democratic political maneuvering.
• Trump Declares Ceasefire With Iran Over After Missile Exchanges Resume · Trump declares the ceasefire with Iran over after renewed missile exchanges resume in the region.
• Maine Democrats Support Graham Platner Despite Allegations and Red Flags · Maine Democrats backed Graham Platner despite sexual assault allegations and lack of personal acquaintance.
• Slate Website Requests Users Disable Ad Blocker to Support Journalism · Slate magazine asks readers to disable ad blockers or subscribe to fund their journalism.
• Todd Blanche's Confirmation Falters Due to Partisan Loyalty and DOJ Misconduct · Senators question Todd Blanche's impartiality as acting AG over his ties to Trump and controversial DOJ actions.
• Maine Democrat Graham Platner's Senate Campaign Collapses Amid Rape Allegations · Prominent Democrats call for Graham Platner to withdraw from Maine Senate race following credible rape allegations.
• Kansas Voters Decide Whether to Replace Merit Selection with Judicial Elections · Kansas legislators propose a ballot measure to abolish the judicial nominating commission and mandate competitive elections for Supreme Court justices.
• Graham Platner Faces Calls to Withdraw from Senate Race Over Sexual Assault Allegations · Maine Democrat Graham Platner faces widespread calls to drop out of the Senate race after an ex-girlfriend accuses him of sexual assault.
• Democrats Seek Replacement for Alleged Assault Candidate in Maine Senate Race · Democrats face challenges in finding a replacement for Graham Platner after sexual assault allegations in Maine's Senate race.
• Supreme Court's Controversial Ruling on Transgender Athletes Sparks Outcry · Supreme Court's decision in B.P.J. v. West Virginia faces criticism for using dehumanizing language toward transgender athletes.
• Slate Article Requests Ad Blocker Disable Due to Revenue Needs · Slate asks readers to disable ad blockers to support its journalism funding.
• The Forgotten 1975 LaGuardia Airport Bombing: A Cold Case · The 1975 LaGuardia Airport bombing remains a major unsolved terrorism case with no memorial.
• The Onion Launches New Infowars Podcast Hosted by Tim Heidecker · The Onion has launched a new Infowars podcast featuring comedian Tim Heidecker as the host.
• Trump Intervenes in FIFA World Cup to Reverse Player Suspension · Donald Trump pressured FIFA to overturn a red card suspension for a US World Cup player.
• Supreme Court Ruling Risks Hamstringing Future Democratic Presidents · A Supreme Court decision granting presidents broad removal power could leave future Democratic leaders unable to function agencies.
• Supreme Court's Contradictory Rulings Grant Trump Dictatorial Control · Chief Justice Roberts' simultaneous rulings abolish independent agencies while exempting the Federal Reserve from presidential removal.
• Congress Can Overturn Supreme Court's Statutory Mistakes on Voting, Immigration, and More · Slate argues Congress must amend key statutes to counter recent Supreme Court rulings that gutted civil rights protections.
• Historian Explains How Indigenous Dispossession Shaped American Authoritarianism · Rebecca Nagle argues the U.S. founding was an empire built on Indigenous genocide, not a democracy.
• Slate Features Editor Challenges Readers with Weekly News Quiz · Slate's Features Editor invites readers to test their knowledge with a weekly news quiz.
• Supreme Court Overturns Agency Independence, Upholds Trans Athlete Bans · The Supreme Court overturns century-old precedent on independent agencies while upholding state bans on transgender athletes.