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DOJ Sues Trump Ally Roger Stone for Nearly $2 Million in Unpaid Taxes
The Department of Justice alleged the longtime GOP operative owes millions in unpaid federal income tax.
24 Senators Urge Biden to Close Guantánamo Bay Prison
40 men are still being held at the military prison despite global outrage over its long record of torture.
Democrat Opposed to the PRO Act Was Showered With Cash From Amazon Executives
Sen. Mark Warner is one of four Democrats holding up legislation to make it harder for Amazon to bust unions.
Chemical Used in Many Oil Refineries Could Cause Mass Deaths If Leaked
An oil refinery accident could expose nearby residents to a flesh-eating vapor cloud of modified hydrofluoric acid.
Republicans Who Voted to Impeach Trump Are Outraising Pro-Trump Challengers
Donald Trump has said he will use his leadership PAC to help primary challengers take them down.
Biden Vows to Raise Refugee Cap After Backlash But Leaves the Number Uncertain
The White House promised to raise the refugee cap following outcry over its decision to keep a Trump-era limit in place.
ALEC Seeks Constitutional Amendment to Block Expansion of Supreme Court
Republicans and their right-wing allies want to lock in their conservative majority on the Supreme Court.
Colleges Are Using COVID as an Excuse for Austerity. Unions Are Pushing Back.
Some union organizers say that recent budget cuts were premature, premeditated, and in some cases, draconian.
Biden Breaks Promise on Refugee Resettlement, Imposing Trump’s “Draconian” Cap
Democratic aides are accusing Biden of prolonging Trump’s cruel refugee policies due to fears about “optics.”
Poll Finds Immense Opposition to Anti-Trans Laws in Youth Sports, Health Care
Scientific research also shows there is no evidence to suggest transgender athletes have a competitive advantage.