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Former “Centrist” Democratic Senator Is Defending Capital Gains Tax Loophole
Former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, who once called the loophole a “scam,” is now leading a dark money group to defend it.
Collins’s Support for Kavanaugh Laid Path to Texas Abortion Law, Critics Say
Sen. Susan Collins assured the public Kavanaugh honored precedent. It took less than three years to prove her wrong.
Supreme Court Makes “Stunning” Ruling Refusing to Block Texas Anti-Abortion Law
Justice Sotomayor said the “Justices have opted to bury their heads in the sand” on a “flagrantly unconstitutional law.”
Calls for Expanding Supreme Court Take on New Urgency After Texas Abortion Ban
The Texas law essentially banning all abortions was tacitly upheld by the Supreme Court, threatening Roe v. Wade.
Georgia Vaccination Drive Shuts Down After Anti-Vaxxers Threaten & Harass Staff
Only 41 percent of Georgia residents are fully vaccinated, a figure that's more than 10 points below the national rate.
Texas GOP Passes Sweeping Voter Suppression Law: “This Is How Democracy Dies”
Gov. Greg Abbott has said he will sign the bill outlawing drive-through and 24-hour voting into law.
Mike Lindell Sold a MyPillow Plane to Fund His Defense in Dominion Lawsuit
A $1.3 billion lawsuit by Dominion Voting Systems claims that Lindell and many others defamed the company.
Biden Oil Envoy Advised Emirati Gas Firm, Owns Stock in Questionable Companies
A financial disclosure reveals that Amos Hochstein operated a shadow consultancy with foreign fossil fuel clients.
CDC Says Unvaccinated Americans Should Not Travel This Labor Day Weekend
Being vaccinated should be on everyone's travel “checklist,” White House COVID Response Coordinator Jeffrey Zients said.
AOC Condemns Biden for Nominating Rahm Emanuel as Ambassador to Japan
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called the selection “deeply shameful” given the former Chicago mayor's record.