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Biden Aims to Keep Trump Drug Policy That Widened Racial Disparities
Criminal legal reformers blame the Trump-era policy for increasing overdoses and worsening mass incarceration.
Manchin’s Gutting of Biden Agenda Would Cut 2 Million Jobs Per Year
Analysis shows Manchin's cuts would lead to his own home state seeing 9,880 fewer jobs each year.
New Report Reveals Trump Urged DOJ to Overturn Election at Least 9 Times
The report details the depths of the pressure campaign that Trump and his allies waged on the Justice Department.
Sanders Asks If Manchin Thinks Seniors Having Dental Care Is an “Entitlement”
“Does Senator Manchin really believe that seniors are not entitled to digest their food?” Sen. Bernie Sanders asked.
Some States Are Rationing Who Gets COVID Care Once Again
A shortage of resources, such as intensive care unit beds, has pushed some states into crisis mode.
Judge Shoots Down Texas Abortion Ban in Legal Challenge by Biden Administration
Reproductive rights advocates celebrated the ruling, but noted that the fight isn’t over.
Far Right Cable Channel Peddling Trump’s Election Lies Is Funded by AT&T
A deposition revealed that the creation of One America News Network was originally inspired by AT&T executives.
In Historic First, WHO Approves Vaccine to Prevent Malaria
Experts hope that the vaccine, which has been in development for decades, could save thousands of children’s lives.
McConnell Says He’ll Allow Vote on Raising Debt Ceiling Through December
The United States government was set to default on its debts — something it has never done before — later this month.
Republicans Lie That It’s Democrats’ — Not Trump’s — Debts That Need to Be Paid
The current debt ceiling raise would cover debts incurred by Trump, though Republicans aren’t admitting it.