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US Passes Another Unfathomable COVID Milestone, Reaching 800,000 Deaths
This amount of deaths was considered unimaginable just a year ago.
Not Just Billionaires — the Average Rich Person’s Pay Has Risen During COVID
Wages grew much faster for top earners than they did for everyone else in 2020, reflecting a 40-year trend.
Federal Judge Rules Against Trump, Gives Congress Access to His Taxes
For half a decade, Trump has stonewalled attempts to unearth his taxes. Now they soon may see the light of day.
Kentucky to Investigate Termination Threats to Workers at Factory That Collapsed
The Mayfield, Kentucky, factory collapsed, killing eight workers inside, after a tornado hit the area on Friday night.
Rep. Ro Khanna Implores Biden to Act on Student Loan Debt
The Biden administration's plan to restart payments in February could hurt Democrats in the upcoming midterms.
British Court Trusts US to Protect Assange Even Though CIA Plotted to Kill Him
The U.K. High Court accepted U.S. “assurances” of humane treatment if Julian Assange is extradited.
Congress Raises Debt Ceiling After Months of Republican Obstruction
Congress raised the ceiling just before the country was set to default on its loans, which would cause economic turmoil.
House Formally Votes to Charge Mark Meadows With Contempt of Congress
The measure now goes to the Department of Justice, which will make the final determination on whether to indict Meadows.
Liz Cheney Suggests Trump Could Be Charged With Impeding Congress Over Jan. 6
Trump's actions — or inaction — during the breach of the Capitol could result in him eventually facing federal charges.
Despite His Promises, Biden Is Still Serving Fossil Fuel Interests
The president must keep his promises and take bold action before it's too late.