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Corporate Democrats Quiet as Military Budget Far Exceeds Cost of Biden’s Agenda
Military budgets over the next decade may cost roughly double the combined price tag of Biden's big agenda items.
Mississippi’s Last Abortion Clinic Is at the Center of Case That Could End “Roe”
If the Supreme Court upholds Mississippi’s 15-week ban, the decision would almost certainly weaken “Roe v. Wade.”
White House: 95 Percent of Federal Workers Compliant With Biden Vaccine Rules
Across the U.S. as a whole, 80 percent of Americans 12 years and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Labor Department Finalizes Rule Giving Federal Workers $15 an Hour Minimum Wage
The rule is expected to affect about 327,000 workers, raising their annual wage by an average of $5,228.
January 6 Organizers Were “Following POTUS’ Lead,” According to Leaked Texts
“We are following POTUS’ lead,” one organizer wrote when discussing logistics for the rally before the attack.
Petitioners Seek to End Nebraska Education Board Over LGBTQ-Inclusive Curricula
If the anti-LGBTQ petitioners gather 125,000 signatures by summer, the petition will be on the November 2022 ballot.
GOP May Be Feeling Smug About 2022, But Trump Remains an Unpredictable Wild Card
Any long-term plans with Trump involved promise to be a clinic on chaos.
Chomsky and Pollin: Protests Outside of COP26 Offered More Hope Than the Summit
It’s no wonder the president of the United Nations Climate Change Conference apologized, close to tears, at its end.
Biden Picks Jerome Powell to Lead Federal Reserve Despite Progressive Warnings
Progressive advocates and lawmakers have warned that Powell is soft on Wall Street and climate issues.
AOC Warns of Political Disaster for Democrats If They Under-Deliver on Promises
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said that failure to deliver a robust reconciliation bill could fuel “political nihilism.”