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Economists Argue to “Use Debt, Go Big, and Stay Big” With COVID Relief Package
A detailed memo pushes for roughly $3 trillion in fiscal support and to continue support through 2024.
Trump Hints of “Big Lawsuit” Even as He Greenlights Transition Process for Biden
Without going into detail or sharing proof, Trump said the lawsuit would vindicate his false claims of fraud.
Progressives Say Any Cabinet Post for Rahm Emanuel Is Unacceptable
The former mayor is notorious for his role in covering up the 2014 police murder of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
Top Campaign Spenders Won 88 Percent of 2020 Races
In the Senate, Democrats lost races even after raising unprecedented amounts of money.
Climate Activists “Deeply Skeptical” of John Kerry, Biden’s Climate Policy Lead
As Secretary of State, Kerry was instrumental in getting the U.S. involved in the Paris climate accords.
Reports of Meeting Between Netanyahu, Pompeo, bin Salman Spark Fear of Iran War
Last week, Donald Trump asked his senior advisers for options to bomb Iran's primary nuclear energy site.
Trump’s Wisconsin Recount Observers Are Breaking Rules, Making Absurd Challenges
Challenges include objecting to ballots being folded -- a requirement by state law for absentee votes.
Biden’s Secretary of State Pick Showed Support of Iraq and Libya Invasions
Progressives have demanded that the president-elect assemble a cabinet committed to peace and diplomacy.
Trump Passes on COVID Vaccine Summit as Pandemic Cases in US Exceed 12 Million
Donald Trump skipped a virtual summit with G20 leaders on financing vaccine collaborations to go golfing.
Benefits of Cap and Trade Often Elude Communities Hit Hard by Air Pollution
Environmental justice advocates say California's climate policies aren't meeting the needs of disadvantaged communities.