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Senate Advances Jackson’s Nomination After Republicans Force Committee Deadlock
Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation is nearly guaranteed, with a final vote on the matter slated for later this week.
Former Trump Aide Running for Congress in NH Voted in 2 States in 2016
The candidate's potential violation of federal law conflicts with the GOP's supposed concern over “election integrity.”
Bernie Sanders Hails Growing Union Movement as an Antidote to Oligarchy
Recent union victories at Amazon and Starbucks signal hope for the future, Sanders said in a speech on the House floor.
More Book Bans Sought in 2021 Than Any Other Point in Past 20 Years, Group Says
More than 700 challenges were made across the U.S. last year, affecting the availability of nearly 1,600 books.
Watchdog Finds DeJoy Invests in COVID Test Company, Potentially Breaking the Law
DeJoy has stock in Abbott, which recently won a contract for the government’s free testing kit program with USPS.
Watergate Prosecutor Calls 7-Hour Gap in Trump Phone Records “Suspicious”
The seven-hour gap occurred almost simultaneously with the attack on the U.S. Capitol building.
Sanders Announces Budget Committee Hearing on Corporate Greed and Profiteering
“The American people are sick and tired of corporate greed,” Sanders said.
January 6 Committee Says Criminal Referral on Trump to DOJ May Be Unnecessary
The DOJ can choose to charge Trump with crimes based on evidence already gathered, committee members have said.
Betsy DeVos and Her Family Are Flooding Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis With Cash
Critics linked DeSantis's education crackdown to donations from the DeVos clan and other deep-pocketed conservatives.
Poorest US Counties Suffered Twice the COVID Deaths of the Richest
The finding is being seen as a damning indictment of the U.S. government’s pandemic response.