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In Bizarre 1-Minute Press Briefing, Trump Takes Credit for Stock Market Gains
Wall Street is not a reliable indicator of the economy and millions are going hungry without relief during the pandemic.
4 in 10 Americans Plan to Defy CDC Guidelines on Thanksgiving
Millions of Americans have already ventured through airports over the past weekend, the TSA reported.
Economists Argue to “Use Debt, Go Big, and Stay Big” With COVID Relief Package
A detailed memo pushes for roughly $3 trillion in fiscal support and to continue support through 2024.
Trump Hints of “Big Lawsuit” Even as He Greenlights Transition Process for Biden
Without going into detail or sharing proof, Trump said the lawsuit would vindicate his false claims of fraud.
Progressives Say Any Cabinet Post for Rahm Emanuel Is Unacceptable
The former mayor is notorious for his role in covering up the 2014 police murder of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
Top Campaign Spenders Won 88 Percent of 2020 Races
In the Senate, Democrats lost races even after raising unprecedented amounts of money.
Climate Activists “Deeply Skeptical” of John Kerry, Biden’s Climate Policy Lead
As Secretary of State, Kerry was instrumental in getting the U.S. involved in the Paris climate accords.
Reports of Meeting Between Netanyahu, Pompeo, bin Salman Spark Fear of Iran War
Last week, Donald Trump asked his senior advisers for options to bomb Iran's primary nuclear energy site.
Trump’s Wisconsin Recount Observers Are Breaking Rules, Making Absurd Challenges
Challenges include objecting to ballots being folded -- a requirement by state law for absentee votes.
Biden’s Secretary of State Pick Showed Support of Iraq and Libya Invasions
Progressives have demanded that the president-elect assemble a cabinet committed to peace and diplomacy.