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Georgia Governor Declares State of Emergency, Prepped to Deploy National Guard
Critics say Brian Kemp's order is about “trying to instill fear in anyone who stands up against police brutality.”
Virginia Democrats Defeat Glenn Youngkin’s 15-Week Abortion Ban
The defeat of three anti-abortion bills came just weeks after Democrats won a critical state Senate race.
Greene Eyes Trump 2024 Ticket After Securing Spots on Key Committees
Greene landed coveted seats on three House committees poised to become echo chambers of the right-wing media.
House GOP’s Natural Resources Chair Has a New Chief of Staff: An Oil Lobbyist
A former fossil fuel lobbyist could have huge sway over the House’s energy policy priorities.
Oklahoma Republican’s Bill Would Fine Drag Performers $20K Over Shows for Kids
The proposal places “a target [on] drag performers,” one LGBTQ advocate said.
AOC Leads 76 Democrats in Urging Biden Officials to Reverse Title 42 Expansion
“This administration is making it effectively impossible to seek refuge at our border,” Ocasio-Cortez said.
Indigenous Women and Femmes Are Winning Fights to Reclaim Land
Not only must acres be transitioned back to Indigenous peoples' stewardship, it must happen in any way possible.
Kyrsten Sinema Challenger Ruben Gallego Breaks Fundraising Record With $1M Haul
The Gallego campaign says it got over 27,000 donations, breaking the previous 24-hour fundraising record in Arizona.
Republicans Invite Sinema to Caucus With Them Instead of Democrats
Arizona Sen. Krysten Sinema switched her political affiliation from Democrat to independent in December.
GOP Tax Plan Slammed by Critics as Glimpse Into Party’s Economic Priorities
An estimate finds the poorest 20 percent of the U.S. would pay about 70 percent of their income in taxes under the plan.