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Alleged Virginia Walmart Shooter Who Killed 6 Was Employee of Store
According to one witness, the suspected shooter was a store manager.
Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Request to Keep Taxes From Congress
Trump promised to release his taxes during the 2016 campaign, but has reneged on the pledge ever since.
Thousands of Health Care Workers Face Job Loss as COVID Funding Dwindles
At least 80,000 new employees are needed at the local and federal level to meet basic public health services.
Alabama Pauses Executions After Numerous Prisoners Survive Attempts to Kill Them
Three executions were delayed this year after officials struggled to insert IVs into the incarcerated people’s veins.
Judge Cannon’s Pro-Trump Special Master Review Order Could Be Shut Down
Legal experts predict a quick decision against Trump that would give the DOJ access to documents seized from Mar-a-Lago.
Biden Extends Student Loan Payment Freeze Amid Republican Lawsuits
“This pause extension is necessary, but also the bare minimum,” said Debt Collective organizer Braxton Brewington.
Raphael Warnock Leads Herschel Walker by 4 Points in Runoff Election Poll
The runoff election for the Senate seat in Georgia is set to take place on December 6.
Naomi Klein Calls for a “True People’s Summit” in Wake of COP27 Failure
Klein urged groups to boycott the 2023 COP after this year's summit concluded without concrete action on fossil fuels.
Texas Lawmaker Wants GOP-Run Legislature to Control Progressive-Leaning Austin
The bill would strip away local control of the city, creating a “District of Austin” to be overseen by the legislature.
Starbucks Moves to Close First Unionized Shop in Its Home City of Seattle
“This is unacceptable and will not stand,” Starbucks Workers United tweeted after the late Monday announcement.