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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.
Biden’s Proposed Renters Bill of Rights Is Insufficient, Housing Advocates Say
Activists say it is full of weak commitments, while landlords retain the power to set prices and hoard housing stock.
Poll: Most Think Trump’s Actions on Classified Docs Were Illegal But Not Biden’s
Just 37 percent of Americans think what Biden did was illegal, while 52 percent say Trump's actions were illegal.
Students Plan to Sue DeSantis for Rejecting AP African American Studies Course
“I thought here in this country, we believe in the free exchange of ideas, not the suppression of it,” said one student.