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Congressional Staffers Are Holding Their First-Ever Union Vote
Staffers for Rep. Andy Levin are the first congressional workers to vote on unionization.
House Passes Bill to Correct Flaws in Certification of Presidential Elections
The bill had the support of nearly all Democrats and just nine Republicans in the House.
Unionized Boston Starbucks Workers Celebrate Win After 64-Day Strike
Management conceded to workers’ main demand after they picketed 24 hours a day for two months, workers say.
Trump Claims He Used His Mind to Declassify Documents Before Leaving White House
Trump’s shifting defenses of his removal of government documents could be used against him if he's indicted.
Manchin’s Big Oil Giveaway Deal Garners Opposition From Both Sides of the Aisle
Manchin’s proposal, released on Wednesday, “would open the door for massive abuse and corruption,” one Democrat said.
Jan. 6 Committee Announces Its Next — and Possibly Final — Public Hearing Date
The hearing will include “significant witness testimony” that hasn't been heard yet, the chair of the committee said.
Fed’s Latest Interest Rate Hike Will Harm Most Vulnerable, Critics Say
With each rate hike — and other central banks following suit — warnings of a global recession have mounted.
More Than 1,100 Russians Arrested for Protesting Putin’s War Escalation
Protests followed Putin's announcement that 300,000 reservists may be called up to fight, reports human rights group.
61 Percent of Republicans Think US Should Be Declared a Christian Nation
This is a disquieting statistic that demonstrates the rise of far right extremism among the Republican electorate.
Letitia James’s Lawsuit Against Trump Says He Obtained $250 Million Fraudulently
The lawsuit seeks to bar Trump and his family members from being executives of any company in New York State.