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McCarthy May Not Have the Votes to Unseat Omar From Committees
Three Republicans have indicated they are against ousting Omar from committees — potentially enough to sink the vote.
RNC Passes Resolution Urging GOP to Make Abortion Bans a Top Priority for 2024
The party is doubling down on its anti-abortion stance despite the vast unpopularity of abortion bans.
Minnesota Becomes First State to Pass Abortion Protections Bill After “Dobbs”
The bill protects pregnant people's right “to continue the pregnancy and give birth, or obtain an abortion.”
Migrant Farmworkers Have No Safety Net in the Face of Catastrophic Flooding
Many farmworkers are still out of work and struggling to afford food in the wake of California’s disastrous floods.
Sanders Calls for Minimum Wage to Be Raised to at Least $17 an Hour
Because of inflation, fighting for a $15 an hour minimum wage is no longer enough, Sanders said.
GOP Lawmaker Hands Out Grenades as “Gifts” to Colleagues in House
Congressman Cory Mills, a Republican from Florida, was recently assigned to the House Armed Services Committee.
Some States Eye New Protections for Election Workers Ahead of 2024
An estimated 19 states introduced bills last year to protect election officials, with six successfully passing new laws.
Top George Santos Donors “Don’t Seem to Exist,” According to Investigation
The DOJ reportedly asked the FEC not to take action against Santos while prosecutors conduct a criminal probe.
Republican Utah Governor Signs Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
The bill makes Utah the first state to ban essential health care for trans kids, endangering the lives of young Utahans.
Memphis Police Shutter SCORPION Unit, Activists Say That’s Not Enough
Similarly violent “special units” have been established in police forces throughout the country.