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Steve Bannon’s Contempt of Congress Trial Formally Began Today
Bannon faces two charges of contempt of Congress for refusing to adhere to January 6 committee subpoenas.
House Staffers in 8 Offices File to Form First-Ever Congressional Unions
About 85 staffers are unionizing, including those of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Cori Bush and Ilhan Omar.
Omar Calls for Manchin to Be Removed From Role as Chair of Energy Committee
Other Democrats have also questioned why Manchin is allowed to lead the powerful committee, which guides energy policy.
Idaho GOP Sets Party Line Against Life-Saving Exception for Abortions
Delegates at the state convention voted nearly four to one against endorsing a life-saving exception for abortion.
The Coup Allegations Against the Secret Service Are Astonishing
This is perhaps the most gruesome scandal in Secret Service history.
Sanders Denounces Manchin for “Intentionally Sabotaging” Democratic Agenda
“Manchin represents the very wealthiest people in this country — not working families in West Virginia or America.”
Students Like Me Can Target School Boards to Get Police Out of Schools
Students can challenge injustices like school policing by organizing and making their voices heard at school boards.
Bill McKibben: “Appalling” European Heat Wave Demands Massive Climate Action
The record-breaking temperatures come as Manchin has effectively killed Biden’s Build Back Better climate legislation.
Constitutional Law Prof Tells Dems: Use 14th Amendment to Block Trump 2024 Run
Trump is reportedly considering announcing a 2024 presidential run sometime in the fall.
Boost Now or Wait for New Vaccine? Many Wonder How to Face COVID’s Next Wave
Those who've completely tuned out the pandemic are particularly at risk during this latest uptick.