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House Rejects Cori Bush’s Amendment on Voting Rights for Incarcerated People
The proposal exposed a deep rift among Democrats over how far to push their agenda on racial justice.
Joe Manchin, Worth $7.6 Million, Wants to Cut Unemployment Checks by $100 a Week
The $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposes $400 unemployment checks which Sen. Joe Manchin wants to cut down to $300.
FBI Has Found No Evidence of Antifa Involvement in Capitol Attack, Says Director
In testimony, FBI Director Christopher Wray said acts of white supremacist violence have nearly tripled since 2017.
Manchin Yells He Will “Never” Vote to Kill Filibuster
The outburst came as Senators Warren and Sanders stressed the necessity of scrapping the 60-vote threshold.
Biden May Invoke Defense Production Act to Help Merck Produce New J&J Vaccine
Biden will announce a partnership between Johnson & Johnson and Merck to potentially double production of the vaccine.
Biden May Approve Logging an Old-Growth Forest, Heightening Climate Risks
If approved, the Trump-era project would be a reversal of Biden’s stated commitment to preserve federal land and waters.
Bernie Sanders to Force Vote on $15 Minimum Wage Amendment
The senator made clear that he will continue pushing to raise the federal minimum wage if his amendment fails to pass.
Anti-Government Spending Group Attacks Discount Drug Program for the Poor
The group may be helping Big Pharma advance its agenda by lending an appearance of grassroots support.
Elizabeth Warren Unveils 2 Percent Wealth Tax on “Ultra-Millionaires”
The Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2021 calls for a 2 percent tax on wealth between $50 million and $1 billion.
After Emergency Authorization, Johnson & Johnson Ships 4 Million Vaccine Doses
The new Johnson & Johnson vaccine is easier to transport and store, making it more accessible to all areas of the U.S.