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Congressional Workers Get $10,000 Raises in First-Ever Union Contract
Workers celebrated the tentative contract, saying that it demonstrates the power of unionization.
Report: Trump Considers Marjorie Taylor Greene a “Great” Pick to Lead DOJ
“He loves MTG and would want her very close in a second term,” one source said regarding Trump's thinking.
Legal Experts Question How Judge Aileen Cannon Landed Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Case
Cannon's rulings “only make sense if you're trying to help the former president,” said a Loyola Law School professor.
Trump Billed Secret Service $1.4 Million at His Properties During Presidency
Trump and his family had falsely promised that costs to the agency would be low or sometimes “free.”
Oil, Gas Exports Under Scrutiny as Heating Costs Forecast to Spike 28 Percent
U.S. oil and gas exports are increasing, and new fossil fuel projects threaten coastal frontline communities.
1.3 Million US Adults With Diabetes Ration Insulin Due to High Cost
Eli Lilly has hiked the list price of a commonly used insulin product by an inflation-adjusted 680 percent since 1996.
Workers Sue Starbucks After Company Accused Them of Kidnapping Their Manager
Workers say they’ve experienced emotional distress over the accusation, which was dismissed by police.
Flow of Dark Money Has Led to Record Amount of Outside Spending This Election
Outside spending, mostly coming from dark money groups, has topped $1.3 billion with three weeks until Election Day.
“Negotiation” Needed Before Jan. 6 Committee Agrees to Live Trump Deposition
Rumors abound that Trump is willing to testify before the January 6 committee, but only if it's on live television.
Sanders’s Midterm Advice to Democrats: Have the “Guts” to Lead on the Economy
It is key for Democrats to make it clear where they stand on issues like unions and minimum wage, he said.