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Activists Say Greed, Neglect Are to Blame for Bronx Fire That Killed 17 People
The city is blaming a faulty space heater. Housing advocates say it's the lack of safe, affordable public housing.
Although Democrats May Benefit From Redistricting, Midterm Outlook Remains Grim
Republicans may still likely win back control of the House this year regardless of redistricting patterns.
Bernie Sanders Demands Refunds for Seniors Hit by Medicare Premium Hike
Federal officials said Medicare should limit coverage of an unproven Alzheimer's drug responsible in part for the hike.
Thousands of Workers at Kroger-Owned Grocery Stores in Colorado Are on Strike
Union members rejected the company’s latest contract offer on Tuesday.
Manchin Signals Unwillingness Toward Backing Biden’s Calls for Filibuster Reform
Manchin suggested he'd only back changes to the filibuster if a two-thirds supermajority in the Senate agreed to them.
Republicans Are Now Indistinguishable From the Violent Mob of January 6
The GOP party line was set on January 6, not just by the fringes, but by the most influential conservatives in the U.S.
Activists Are Challenging Laws That Enable Vulture Funds to Exploit Global South
Vulture funds target financially distressed areas like Puerto Rico. Independence organizers are pushing back.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says Corporations “Are Raising Prices Because They Can”
The statement came after Sen. Elizabeth Warren prodded the Federal Reserve leader on the issue.
Fauci Accuses Rand Paul of Exploiting the Pandemic to Fundraise
“You are [using] a catastrophic epidemic for your political gain,” Fauci added.
Biden Criticized for Requiring Insurance for Free At-Home Covid Tests
The plan, announced Monday, allows insured people to get up to eight at-home tests reimbursed by insurers per month.