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Georgia GOP Sen. David Perdue Skips Debate Amid Scrutiny Over Stock Trades
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jon Ossoff on Sunday was forced to debate an empty podium.
Argentina Approves Tax on Millionaires to Fund COVID-19 Recovery
Senators passed a bill imposing a tax of at least 2 percent on individuals with assets worth more than $2.45 million.
Trump Slams Georgia GOP Governor for Refusing to Overturn State Election Results
President Donald Trump lashed out at Gov. Brian Kemp during a rally for GOP lawmakers Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue.
Primary Care Practices Are Shutting Down Amid the COVID-Induced Economic Crisis
Patients are ultimately paying the price as care is reduced in areas already short on primary care doctors.
Super PACS Run by Former McConnell Aides Are Pouring Money Into Georgia Runoffs
The combined spending of groups linked to the Senate Majority Leader totals about 45 percent of all outside spending.
Federal Workers Are Forced to Invest in Fossil Fuels. A New Bill Would End That.
The RESPOND Act and RISE Act together would help facilitate fossil-fuel-free pension plans for federal workers.
Water Protectors Launch Direct Action Against Enbridge Pipeline in Minnesota
State regulators had denied a request from two tribes to stop the Canadian company from proceeding with the project.
In Major Victory for Immigrant Rights, Judge Orders Trump Admin to Restore DACA
The ruling will open the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to new applicants for the first time since 2017.
States With Lax COVID-19 Restrictions Are Spreading the Virus to Their Neighbors
The lack of COVID-19 national standards have likely hampered efforts to stop the spread of the virus.
Trump Has Pushed Ahead With Drone Strikes, Putting US Citizens in the Crosshairs
Continuing the targeted killing program created by Bush and expanded by Obama, Trump loosened restrictions further.