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Why Is the Fed Seeking Advice From the Architect of Past Financial Meltdowns?
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has been looking to disaster-prone ex-Treasury head Larry Summers for insight, emails reveal.
Nevada’s GOP Governor Signs Democratic Abortion Proposal Into Law
The bill forbids the state from sharing information with others over who has traveled to Nevada to obtain an abortion.
Trump Recording Raises Threat of Potential Indictment in Mar-a-Lago Case
In an audio recording, Trump admits to retaining a classified Pentagon document about a potential attack on Iran.
38 Members of Congressional Progressive Caucus Vote Against Debt Ceiling Bill
The legislation passed the House and now heads to the Senate, where lawmakers are expected to act before June 5.
Police Arrest Organizers Behind Cop City Protester Bail Fund
“There is no first amendment in Atlanta,” wrote activist Micah Herskind.
Oklahoma State Supreme Court Finds 2 Anti-Abortion Laws Unconstitutional
A statute from 1910 banning nearly all abortions remains on the books.
ACLU Sues Over Nebraska Law That Restricts Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care
The lawsuit asserts that combining the issues into one bill violates the state’s constitution.
Sanders Report Uncovers Looming Child Care Cliff If Congress Lets Funding Expire
One in 5 child care centers will soon have to decrease the number of children they serve if Congress fails to act.
Texas Bans Civics Lessons Involving Student Interactions With Elected Officials
Students have historically led social justice efforts that wouldn’t be possible without contact with elected officials.
Bush Files to Strike Expanded Work Requirements for SNAP Out of Debt Limit Bill
“Work requirements are ineffective at best, and deadly at worst,” Rep. Cori Bush said.