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Top 1 Percent Would Get $28B in Tax Cuts Under New Republican Plan
The average member of the 1 percent would save $16,550 under the plan. A person in the bottom 20 percent would save $40.
Most Health Insurance Plans Must Continue Covering Preventive Services — for Now
Depending on how the Fifth Circuit rules, this case could ultimately end up before the Supreme Court.
Maine State Judiciary Committee Advances Bill That Loosens Abortion Restrictions
The bill grants physicians the ability to decide if an abortion is needed after the 24th week of pregnancy.
Sanders Will Block Health Nominees Until Biden Offers Plan to Lower Drug Prices
As chair of the Senate HELP Committee, Sanders has the unilateral power to block health-related nominees.
Human Rights Defenders Slam Israel’s Planned West Bank Settlement Expansion
Netanyahu's government reportedly informed the U.S. of plans to build thousands of new Jewish-only settler homes.
Fox News Sends Tucker Carlson Cease and Desist Letter Over His Twitter Show
“Tucker on Twitter” began airing on the social media site earlier this month.
Judge Cannon Won’t Preside Over Trump’s Arraignment — But She’ll Have Influence
Cannon will determine how quickly the case proceeds — and whether it will take place before the 2024 election.
US’s Largest Lobbying Group Sues to Stop Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Plan
The group is suing to stop Medicare from being able to access lower drug prices.
Watchdog Says 14th Amendment, Not Indictments, Can Bar Trump From Presidency
Trump's indictments don't “necessarily disqualify him … but the Constitution's 14th Amendment does,” CREW said.
These Companies Condemned Anti-LGBTQ Bills But Funded the Bills’ Sponsors Anyway
Since January 2022, 25 corporate PACs have contributed $13.5 million to anti-LGBTQ politicians, one analysis found.