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McConnell Threatens to Sabotage Senate If Democrats Scrap Filibuster
Rep. Ilhan Omar blasted McConnell for his hypocrisy: “You lost all credibility when you stole a Supreme Court seat.”
House May Expel QAnon Lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene, Dem Congressman Says
Expulsion of a member of the House would require two-thirds of that legislative body to vote in favor of doing so.
Only Five GOP Senators Rejected Effort to Declare Impeachment Unconstitutional
If the vote serves as a proxy for impeachment, it signals that Trump will be acquitted.
For Peace With North Korea, Biden Must End the US-South Korea Military Exercises
If the U.S. holds joint military exercises with South Korea in March, it could sabotage prospects for diplomacy.
Most of US Wants Sex Ed in Schools. Why Isn’t It Federally Mandated and Funded?
Well-resourced school districts are more likely to teach inclusive sex ed than poor ones, even with local mandates.
Banned From Twitter, Trump Opens “Office of the Former President” to Push Agenda
Trump may use the office to promote GOP candidates he considers allies over those he views as being disloyal to him.
Schumer Calls on Biden to Declare a Climate Emergency as Ice Loss Accelerates
Declaring a climate emergency allows Biden to allocate funding to clean energy and suspend activities like oil drilling.
With Biden’s Support, a $15 Minimum Wage Is Closer Than Ever
The Fight for $15 has come a long way since 200 food workers went on strike in 2012.
DC National Guard Chief: Pentagon Restricted Quick Response to Capitol Attack
It took an hour and a half before the Pentagon allowed the National Guard to respond to the attacks on January 6.
One of the Democrats’ Biggest Hawks Is Now Senate Foreign Relations Chair
Sen. Robert Menendez has opposed the Iran nuclear agreement and attacked Republicans from the right on foreign policy.