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Manchin Claims Others Won’t Compromise After Forcing Reconciliation to Be Halved
The senator only seems to care about the deficit when it comes to proposals he doesn’t like.
Legal Brief Details What Trump’s Trying to Hide From the January 6 Committee
The National Archives says Trump wants to conceal drafts of speeches, phone call logs and handwritten notes from aides.
Sanders Says He’s Still Working to Get Drug Price Plan Into Reconciliation Bill
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he’s still making calls and negotiating to have the proposals included.
Poll Shows O’Rourke Ties Abbott in Hypothetical Race for Texas Gov. Next Year
Beto O'Rourke has yet to declare his candidacy, but it's widely expected he'll be running for governor next year.
Biden Administration Caught in Lie Over Student Debt Forgiveness Memo
The administration has hidden the memo for months, despite calls from activists and lawmakers for it to be released.
Senate Must Confirm Biden’s FCC Picks to Ensure Open and Affordable Internet
Until these vacancies are filled, the agency will remain deadlocked at two-two, Democrats vs. Republicans.
Nursing Home Residents Are Overlooked in Scramble for COVID Antibody Treatments
Critics say a change in federal policy limits supplies for the vulnerable population of frail and elder residents.
Republican Poll Watchers Make Their Return in Virginia Gubernatorial Race
Many of the poll watchers are trained and organized by the Youngkin campaign.
Protests at COP26 Call on UK to Block Massive Cambo Oil Field Off Scottish Coast
The extraction of 800 million barrels of oil would be “the equivalent of 10 years of Scotland’s annual emissions.”
2 Conservative Justices Hint at Letting Challenge to TX Abortion Law Go Forward
The law “is clearly unconstitutional under longstanding Supreme Court precedent,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said.