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How Bad Is Joe Arpaio? You Probably Have No Idea, But Trevor Noah Knows

How Bad Is Joe Arpaio? You Probably Have No Idea, But Trevor Noah Knows

The presidential pardon of former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio revealed more than Trump’s contempt for courts and the law, which was not exactly a secret anyway. Defending his decision to relieve the lawless lawman of the penalty for defying a federal court order, Trump endorsed his execrable, bigoted, extremely costly record in office.

Just how bad was Arpaio, often dubbed the “worst sheriff in America”? You probably have no idea. But Trevor Noah knows the stunning details. And he tells all in this latest edition of “Profiles in Tremendousness” — including the message Trump is sending to all of his cronies.

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Santos: House 'Felons' Get 'Drunk' With 'Lobbyists They’re Going To Screw'

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George Santos

Rep. George Santos

Just days before his potential expulsion from the House of Representatives, Rep. George Santos (R-NY) unleashed on his colleagues late Friday night for several hours in his first public response to the damning report published by the House Committee on Ethics.

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Extraordinary Election Victory In Dauphin County Could Flip Seat Democratic

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Scott Perry

Rep. Scott Perry

In a historic victory, Democrats have gained their first majority on the Board of Commissioners in Dauphin County since at least 1919—and possibly ever—after Republican Chad Saylor conceded to Democrat Justin Douglas following this month’s elections. Notably, the county includes the state capital of Harrisburg and nearby suburbs, Combined with Democratic wins around the state, every county that Joe Biden won in 2020 will now have a Democratic-led county government, covering 56 percent of the state's population. As Bolts magazine's Daniel Nichanian has detailed, Pennsylvania's county governments play an important role in administering elections, determining access to voting, and certifying election results in this major swing state.

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