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NRA’s LaPierre Used Mass Shootings as Excuse for Luxury Cruise on Friend’s Yacht
The boat, roughly one-third the length of a football field, was frequently lent to LaPierre by a Hollywood producer.
Biden and the Democrats Are Getting Serious About Raising Corporate Taxes
Democrats want to raise taxes on multinational corporations to help fund Biden's infrastructure plan.
Arkansas GOP Votes to Overturn Governor’s Veto of Anti-Trans Bill
Trans rights groups had lauded the veto and vowed to continue fighting against the bill in court.
Parliamentarian Rules Democrats Can Officially Bypass the Filibuster
The interpretation of an obscure Senate rule gives President Biden and the Democrats a new means to pass their agenda.
Biden Urged to Withdraw All Trump-Era Medicaid Work Requirements
The Trump administration approved policies making Medicaid coverage subject to stringent work requirements.
Nina Turner Brings in Massive Fundraising Haul in Bid for Ohio House Seat
The campaign cash shows Turner far outpacing rivals in the special primary election.
Poll: Half of GOP Voters Falsely Say Capitol Breach Was Peaceful or Leftist Plot
Polling also shows that 6 in 10 Republicans still falsely believe the 2020 election was “stolen.”
35 States at Risk of “Rigged” Districts Due to Gerrymandering, Report Finds
The report finds that a wide swath of the South is at risk of “extreme” partisan gerrymandering.
Sanders Says He’s Got “No Problem” With Mounting a Pressure Campaign on Manchin
Manchin opposes many progressive ideas, including the $15 minimum wage, which most voters in his state support.
Florida Workers Race to Prevent Massive Spill of Radioactive Waste
This looming environmental catastrophe has prompted mandatory evacuation orders and a declaration of emergency.