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McConnell Says He’ll Allow Vote on Raising Debt Ceiling Through December
The United States government was set to default on its debts — something it has never done before — later this month.
Republicans Lie That It’s Democrats’ — Not Trump’s — Debts That Need to Be Paid
The current debt ceiling raise would cover debts incurred by Trump, though Republicans aren’t admitting it.
AZ Gov Can’t Restrict Money From Schools With Mask Rules, Treasury Dept Says
Recent polling shows that most Arizona residents oppose the Republican governor's anti-masking policies.
Elizabeth Warren Probes “Corrupt” Link Between Tax System and Private Sector
A recent report found that top accounting firms send employees to the federal government to rewrite tax code.
Bernie Sanders Says Key Obstacle to Passing Reconciliation Is Corporate Media
“There’s a big disconnect between the corporate media and working people,” Sanders tweeted.
Report: Trump’s Former Aides Plan to Defy January 6 Commission’s Subpoenas
The former aides have been ordered to hand over documents by Thursday, and to testify later this month.
Biden Gives Democrats Green Light to Weaken the Filibuster for Debt Ceiling Vote
Senate Democrats are weighing a new exception that would exempt debt ceiling votes from the filibuster.
Black Women Are Leading Efforts to Combat Rising Maternal and Infant Mortality
To improve Black maternal and infant health, professionals must focus on systems that directly impact Black families.
Pence Diminishes Significance of Capitol Attack, Calls It “One Day in January”
Dozens of Trump loyalists called for Pence to be hanged during the Capitol attack.
Top State Department Official Resigns, Saying Haitian Deportations Violate Law
The Biden administration has deported thousands of Haitians in the past few weeks alone.