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Biden Has Extended Eviction Moratorium — Now It’s Time for More
The existing eviction moratorium failed to uniformly keep landlords from pushing low-income families out of their homes.
Several States Aren’t Counting How Many Vaccine Shots Go to Waste
At a time when there aren’t enough shots to meet demand, significant numbers may be going in the trash.
McConnell Is Holding Up the Senate to Protect the Filibuster
As minority leader under Obama, Mitch McConnell weaponized the filibuster to stymie the president's legislative agenda.
Kevin McCarthy Wrongly Claims He Never Voted Against Overturning Biden’s Win
The House minority leader denied that he was attempting to flip Arizona in favor of former President Donald Trump.
Pelosi Responds to Claims that Trump Impeachment Goes Against Calls for “Unity”
It wouldn't be unifying to “move on” from Trump's “act of incitement” at the Capitol, the Speaker of the House said.
AOC Skipped Inauguration to Join a Strike
She went to Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx to express solidarity with 1,400 striking produce workers.
The US Is Back in the Paris Agreement, But More Is Needed to Stave Off Disaster
Activists are demanding the Biden-Harris administration pass a sweeping jobs bill to address the climate crisis head-on.
Biden Bans White House Staff From Becoming Lobbyists for 2 Years After Leaving
Biden's order was accompanied by a promise to fire people “on the spot” if they talked down to or demeaned other staff.
Biden Team Blasts Trump’s COVID Response: “Worse Than We Could Have Imagined”
Biden is expected to sign several executive orders related to laying the groundwork for a comprehensive COVID strategy.
AOC Calls for Canceling Student Loan Debt as Biden Extends Pause on Payments
Progressives have long argued the president has the legal authority to unilaterally cancel all student loan debt.