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As Iran Elects New President, Biden Urged to Rejoin Nuclear Deal, Lift Sanctions
Iran's conservative judiciary chief, Ebrahim Raisi, was elected president Saturday.
Leading Manhattan DA Candidate Has Repeatedly Paid Almost No Federal Income Tax
Tali Farhadian Weinstein and her husband paid nothing (or almost nothing) to the IRS four times in six years.
Over 100 Anti-Protest Bills Have Been Introduced Since George Floyd Rebellion
Often backed by organizations affiliated with police unions, the laws encompass a wide range of punitive tactics.
K Street Sets Sights on New Semiconductor Policy Amid Global Shortage
Lobbyists working on behalf of 64 separate clients reported lobbying activity related to the Endless Frontier Act.
Few Cops Who Used Force on George Floyd Protesters Have Faced Discipline
Police have disclosed discipline for a total of 10 officers a year after ProPublica compiled 68 use-of-force videos.
Belgium Court Declares Inadequate Climate Policy a Human Rights Violation
A Brussels court on Thursday ruled that Belgium's climate policy breaches its duty of care and human rights obligations.
Affordable Care Act Survives Right-Wing Attack in Supreme Court
The decision affirms that 21 million people who receive health care through the ACA will get to keep their insurance.
33 Wildfires Are Already Burning Across 10 States — and Summer Hasn’t Even Begun
As the warmest spring on record ends, the West is bracing for the possibility of another devastating wildfire season.
Did Trump Just Concede? Former President Says “We Didn’t Win” on Fox News
In spite of recognizing he lost, the former president continued to peddle false claims of election fraud.
Democrats Prepare $6 Trillion Infrastructure Bill That Sidesteps GOP
Democrats are considering a reconciliation bill with infrastructure proposals excluded from the bipartisan negotiations.