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More Than Half of US’s 100 Richest People Dodge Estate Taxes Via Special Trusts
The estate tax can be easily avoided by exploiting a loophole unwittingly created by Congress three decades ago.
All Voters in California Will Be Mailed Ballots Automatically, Thanks to New Law
The new law cements a state policy, created during the pandemic, to automatically mail ballots to every eligible voter.
Protest at Manchin’s Yacht Demands End to His Obstruction of Reconciliation Bill
A recent survey showed 80 percent of West Virginians polled believe Manchin should support the reconciliation bill.
Pramila Jayapal, Ilhan Omar Slam Lobby Against Build Back Better Bill in Op-Ed
“We must deliver for American families,” the representatives wrote in a CNN op-ed.
Studies Show Schools With Mask Rules See Lower Rates of Student COVID Diagnoses
One study found schools without mask rules were 3.5 times more likely to have outbreaks than schools implementing them.
RNC Official Reveals GOP Plan to Ramp Up Election Lawsuits in 2022
The official said that it will be especially important in 2022 for Republicans to file lawsuits before Election Day.
Trump Aides Refusing to Testify Before Jan 6 Committee May Face Criminal Charges
"This is a very active investigation,” January 6 commission member Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California said.
International Criminal Court Excludes US From Probe Into Afghanistan War Crimes
Critics say the parameters of the investigation laid out fall well short of the justice Afghan victims deserve.
Liz Cheney Claims to Support LGBTQ Community, But She Voted Against Equality Act
Despite the positive news cycle surrounding her claims, Rep. Liz Cheney’s voting record doesn’t match her words.
New Report Says Trump’s CIA Considered Kidnapping or Assassinating Assange
The report cited conversations with more than 30 former U.S. officials.