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Sinema Slammed for Opposing $3.5T Bill: “We Didn’t Elect Sinema as President”
The Arizona senator announced Wednesday that she opposes the Democrats’ $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill.
Republicans Throw Tantrums, Assault Staff After House Doctor Renews Mask Mandate
Some Republican members of Congress risked being fined $2,500 by showing up to work today without masks.
Bob Moses Embodied Collective Struggle for Black Freedom and Human Liberation
An educator, Moses also took action against war, imperialism and white supremacy. Let’s carry on his tradition.
Former Oregon GOP Rep. Pleads Guilty to Letting Violent Mob Into State Capitol
Video footage shows former Rep. Mike Nearman opening the door for the far right mob, who then clashed with police.
Jim Jordan Admits on Fox News That He Spoke to Trump on January 6
The admission by the Trump-allied congressman could result in his being subpoenaed by the commission to testify.
Republican Reaction to 1/6 Hearing Was an Explosion of Denial
The unreality of all this denial serves to underscore the broader surrealist landscape we find ourselves in.
Drone Whistleblower Gets 45 Months in Prison for Revealing Ongoing US War Crimes
Daniel Hale is the first person sentenced under the Espionage Act on Biden's watch and he probably won’t be the last.
Warren, Schumer & Pressley Urge Biden: Pause Student Loan Payments Until March
Biden should extend the pause and cancel up to $50,000 of student debt, the Democrats said.
At ALEC’s Annual Meeting, MAGA Hat-Wearing Members Pursue “America First Agenda”
Rewriting the Constitution, protecting fossil fuel interests, undermining public education, and more are on the agenda.
DOJ Says It Won’t Defend Mo Brooks as Inciting Violence Isn’t an Official Duty
Brooks's actions that day were campaign related and outside the scope of his duties as a congressman, the DOJ said.