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Trump Chief of Staff Liquidated as Much as $200,000 in Stock After Election
Filings suggest Mark Meadows continues to see his net worth dwindle.
Sanders on Billionaire Investor’s Tax Fears Amid GameStop Saga: “Cry Me a River”
The ongoing GameStop saga has sparked renewed calls for a financial transactions tax and other redistributive measures.
Capitol Police Suggestion for Permanent Fencing Around Capitol Faces Criticism
Progressives say that permanent fencing would only increase harmful policing tactics that have failed in the past.
AOC, Pelosi Say Trade Bans by Robinhood on GameStop Stocks Warrant Inquiry
Retail investors were able to increase the price of GameStop's stock after hedge funds had attempted to “short” shares.
New York May Have Underreported COVID Deaths at Nursing Homes by 50 Percent
New York reports nursing home deaths differently than other states, which may be obscuring the actual death count.
Schumer to Republicans: COVID Relief Bill Is Happening, With or Without You
Schumer said his “preference” was a bipartisan deal, but if Republicans block or stall, he'll move forward without them.
As Biden Issues Groundbreaking Climate Orders, Activists Push to Ban Fracking
The orders signal that progressive organizers may see some demands for racial and environmental justice realized.
After $100K Donation FL Gov. DeSantis Taps Supermarket for Vaccine Distribution
Some say that giving Publix the only vaccines in Palm Beach will widen racial disparities in vaccine administration.
Progressives Warn Against Scaling Back Relief Bill to Gain GOP Support
The Biden White House is reportedly weighing the possibility of splitting its proposed COVID relief package in two.
AOC Asks Who’s Leading the House GOP — Kevin McCarthy or Peddlers of QAnon?
Ocasio-Cortez made the comments while discussing QAnon Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.