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Schumer Unveils Deal With GOP Senators to Fund Government Through December
The federal government was set to run out of funding by midnight on Friday morning, but the shutdown has been averted.
Democratic Congresswomen Testify About Their Personal Abortion Stories
Representatives Cori Bush, Pramila Jayapal and Barbara Lee share their own stories of obtaining abortion care.
College Athletes Should Have Collective Bargaining Rights, NLRB Memo Says
Though initially only impacting private schools, the memo could have a “ripple effect” throughout college sports.
Sanders Slams Pundits, Implores “Tell Me Where We Should Cut” Reconciliation
The senator has pointed out that the $3.5 trillion bill only costs about 1 percent of the nation’s projected GDP.
Republicans Show They’d Rather Risk Recession Than Allow Democrats to Pass Bills
Republicans are making it clear that they are willing to risk a recession in order to gut the Build Back Better Act.
Calls to Fire DeJoy Intensify as 10-Year Plan to Sabotage USPS Takes Effect
The plan ushers in changes that will permanently slow mail delivery while hiking prices for consumers.
Federal Judge Says South Carolina Can’t Block Schools From Issuing Mask Mandates
The judge said that masks are a reasonable requirement schools can implement to prevent the spread of COVID.
Activists Who Helped Elect Kyrsten Sinema Launch CrowdPAC to Fund Challenger
The crowdfunding effort comes amid widespread scrutiny of Sinema's corporate ties.
“Who’s at the Table?”: Cori Bush Says Bill Negotiations Need More Representation
Rep. Cori Bush criticized major conservative Democrats, saying that they aren’t representing their constituents.
Trump Planning Lawsuit to Block January 6 Committee From Getting His Records
Trump also believes his four former aides who were subpoenaed last week will fight against having to testify.