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Progressive Lawmakers Met With the White House to Discuss Action on Filibuster
The meeting reaffirmed Biden's commitment to a $15 wage but did not clarify how he will approach the filibuster.
Sanders Plans Push to Expand and Enhance Medicare in the Infrastructure Bill
The Vermont senator wants to lower the eligibility age and expand coverage to include services like dental work.
In Louisiana, Activists May Be Winning a Battle Against Environmental Racism
Analysts say the massive petrochemical complex proposed by Formosa Plastics is “financially unviable.”
As House Requests Docs on Capitol Breach, Trump Downplays Violence of Mob
Seven House committees sent letters to 13 agencies requesting communications relating to the January 6 Capitol attack.
Internal Documents Show Amazon Knows Its Drivers Urinate, Defecate in Trucks
Amazon said its drivers were lying about urinating in bottles on shift, but documents show it is aware of the practice.
Georgia Republicans Just Passed a Law to Make It Easier to Overturn Elections
The bill hands the GOP-controlled legislature far-reaching control over election administration and who gets to vote.
GA Rep. Arrested for Knocking on Kemp’s Door as He Signed Voter Suppression Bill
Georgia State Rep. Park Cannon was reportedly charged with two felonies for knocking on the governor's office door.
Senator Demands Firing of Postmaster General Over 10-Year Plan to Weaken USPS
Sen. Tammy Duckworth demanded the USPS Board of Governors immediately fire Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
Dominion Voting Systems Sues Fox News for $1.6 Billion
Fox has previously defended itself by saying it “had a right to cover” false accusations from Trump and his allies.
Right-Wing Groups Attack Election and Ethics Reform Bill
Conservative groups are pulling out the stops to attack S. 1 and its House equivalent, H.R. 1.