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Hospitalizations for Liver Disease Soar With Pandemic-Fueled Alcohol Use
Medical specialists say hospital admissions for alcoholic liver disease have spiked by up to 50 percent since March.
Michigan GOP Leader Caught on Tape Saying Capitol Attack Was a “Staged” Event
All evidence obtained so far demonstrates that it was Trump loyalists, not anyone else, who breached the Capitol.
Texas Teen Was Forced to Use College Savings to Prevent Mom’s Eviction
Progressives say this common story exemplifies policy makers' failure to provide affordable housing and education.
Only One GOP Senator Changed His Mind About Trump’s Trial After Haunting Video
Many, including Trump himself, thought Trump’s lawyers argued poorly. Still, Republicans are dead set on defending him.
Trump Is Furious With His Lawyers’ Performance on Day One of Impeachment Trial
Republican senators, too, said Trump's lawyers did not present a good case on the trial's first day.
Marjorie Taylor Green Falsely Suggests Capitol Attackers Weren’t Fans of Trump
Greene's spouting misinformation without consequence signals the GOP might be trending toward embracing her views.
Trump’s 2nd Impeachment Begins With Footage of Murderous Rampage of January 6
The footage shows Trump egging his followers on to march to the Capitol at the beginning of what would be a violent day.
New Evidence Expected at Trump’s Impeachment May Change GOP Minds, Aides Say
While details on the new evidence were scant, aides to impeachment managers told reporters on Tuesday to “stay tuned.”
Fossil Fuel Pollution Caused Nearly 1 in 5 Premature Deaths in 2018, Study Finds
Researchers hope quantifying the health consequences of fossil fuels will push legislators toward favoring clean energy.
With Biden’s Backing, Space Force Threatens to Accelerate the Arms Race
With Democrats and Republicans now both firmly behind the Space Force, it seems there is no going back.