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New Report Says Trump’s CIA Considered Kidnapping or Assassinating Assange
The report cited conversations with more than 30 former U.S. officials.
Arizona Dems Threaten Sinema With “No Confidence” Vote Over Filibuster Defense
The state party also said it could hold a no-confidence vote if she doesn't vote for Democratic-sponsored legislation.
Fewer Democrats This Year Supported a 10 Percent Cut to the Defense Budget
Democrats who opposed the cut received nearly 4 times more money from the defense sector than those who supported it.
House Dems’ Reconciliation Bill Would Add Dental Benefits to Medicare — in 2028
Progressives say the delayed implementation is morally unacceptable and politically problematic for Democrats and Biden.
Barbados PM Slams Rich Nations for Failing on Climate, COVID and Inequality
Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley decried the international community's continued inaction at the UN.
Texas Opens 2020 Audit Despite GOP-Backed Arizona Probe Debunking Trump’s Claims
The Texas secretary of state's office announced the probe hours after former President Donald Trump demanded one.
Unions and Climate Activists Find Common Cause in Opposing Airport Expansion
The climate movement's most powerful ally against rampant growth in air travel is the industry's vast labor force.
Joe Manchin Got Campaign Cash From Daughter’s Company as It Faced EpiPen Scandal
The company owned by the West Virginia senator's daughter was a top campaign contributor amid the drug pricing scandal.
83 Percent of Rental Assistance Still Undisbursed as Millions May Face Eviction
The assistance is more vital now that the federal eviction moratorium has been shot down.
CDC Head Sidesteps Agency’s Own Advice, Pushes Booster Shots for Some Workers
The CDC will let frontline workers get boosters, in addition to people over 65 and those with underlying conditions.