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Rashida Tlaib Condemns Israeli Apartheid, Saying “It Must End”
The lawmakers sharply criticized U.S. lawmakers for sending aid to Israel, which oppresses and kills Palestinians.
Pelosi Says Masks to Remain, Since Most GOP Lawmakers Aren’t Vaccinated
Only 44.8 percent of Republicans in the House of Representatives are fully vaccinated, new numbers show.
As Israel’s Attack Mounts, Biden Says It’s “Not Been a Significant Overreaction”
Biden faces growing calls from U.S. lawmakers to speak forcefully against Israel's bombardment of residential buildings.
The Economic Recovery Is Mostly Benefiting White Families
Black and Latino workers were more likely to lose their jobs during the pandemic -- and less likely to qualify for aid.
Top Republican Raises Prospect of Congress Blocking COVID Vaccine Patent Waivers
Sen. Mike Crapo made the contested claim that Congress can stop the U.S. trade rep from seeking patent waivers.
McDonald’s “Wage Increase” Won’t Affect 95 Percent of Its Franchise Employees
The company is bragging about small wage raises at only 5 percent of its locations ahead of a planned strike next week.
Trump Extradition Orders Could Be Blocked or Delayed by DeSantis
If Ron DeSantis blocks potential extradition orders for Trump to another state, the Supreme Court would likely step in.
GOP Wants Tax on Middle Class Instead of Rich for Infrastructure, Sanders Says
Republicans have proposed a massively watered-down infrastructure bill with regressive pay-fors based on user fees.
Video Showing GA Congressman Lying About Jan 6 Events Goes Viral on Social Media
A video that went viral online lined up the congressman's words with actual evidence of violence from January 6.
McConnell Reportedly Assures GOP That He Thinks Sinema Will Kill Biden Tax Hike
McConnell's comments suggest that he sees Sinema as a bigger impediment to Biden's proposals than Sen. Joe Manchin.