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Supreme Court Curbs EPA’s Power to Limit Climate-Warming Emissions
Experts say it will be difficult or impossible for Biden to meet his climate goals as a global crisis intensifies.
Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas Pat Cipollone, Former Trump White House Counsel
Trump called the subpoena a “terrible precedent,” even though former counsels have testified to Congress in the past.
Democrats Temporarily Lose Senate Majority as Leahy Heads for Hip Surgery
“It could be over for the Senate Dems now,” a policy expert said after Sen. Patrick Leahy suffered a serious fall.
Biden Reportedly Cuts Deal With Mitch McConnell to Nominate Anti-Abortion Judge
The anti-abortion lawyer will be nominated to a lifetime federal judgeship in Kentucky, reports say.
Petition Calling for Impeachment of Clarence Thomas Nears 500,000 Signatures
The justice faces criticism over his refusal to recuse himself from Supreme Court cases involving his wife's work.
With Food Prices Up, a “Bean New Deal” May Be Part of the Answer
With beef and poultry prices rising, the government should ease spending on meat and pay farmers to plant beans.
Treatments for Ectopic Pregnancies in Missouri Are Delayed Due to “Trigger Law”
Ambiguities in the new law make it difficult for providers to know when they can perform life-saving abortions.
Progressive Delia Ramirez Wins Illinois Primary, Defeating Billionaire PAC Money
Bernie Sanders, who endorsed Ramirez, said of her victory: “They have the money, but we've got the people.”
Contraception Could Be at Risk Next — Especially IUDs and Plan B, Experts Say
Will the conservative Supreme Court set its sights on eroding birth control rights?
Cheney Alleges Trump Allies Are Intimidating Some Jan. 6 Committee Witnesses
Attempting “to influence witnesses to testify untruthfully presents very serious concerns,” Cheney said.