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“I’m Scared” — CDC Director Warns of New Possible COVID Surge
“What we've seen over the last week or so is a steady rise of cases,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said.
Progressives Unveil $10 Trillion Green Infrastructure, Climate Justice Bill
The THRIVE Act aims to cut emissions in half by 2030 and challenges Biden’s $4 trillion infrastructure bill.
Trump Could Face Defamation Lawsuit From Dominion, Company Lawyer Says
Trump made a series of accusations against the company, falsely alleging they had “switched” votes in the 2020 election.
Across the Country, Republican Legislatures Are Keeping Trump’s Agenda Alive
A wave of bills cracking down on voting, protesting, transgender protections, and more are sweeping GOP-run states.
As Union Drive Heated Up, Jeff Bezos Orchestrated Twitter War on Bernie Sanders
Last week, Amazon turned a few tweets into a PR mess. Those tweets, it turns out, were on order from Jeff Bezos himself.
Schumer Digs Up Obscure Budget Rule That Could Allow Dems to Bypass Filibuster
The unearthed loophole may provide a path to more Democratic legislative wins -- if the Senate Parliamentarian agrees.
Ted Lieu Slams Deborah Birx for Not Challenging Trump on Failed COVID Response
Former White House COVID response coordinator Birx admitted hundreds of thousands of deaths could have been avoided.
COVID Shut Down Child Care Centers — and Sent Unemployment Soaring for Women
The pandemic has broadly expanded the number of women facing child care crises.
Anti-Reproductive Rights Doctors Are Promoting a Treatment to “Reverse” Abortion
Health experts are calling for regulators to protect women from harmful methods supported by Christian right activists.
Sanders Calls for Removal of DeJoy as House Dems Move to Block Assault on USPS
House Democrats introduced the DEJOY Act in response to the latest scheme by Trump's handpicked postmaster general.