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Pelosi Calls for “9/11-Type” Commission on January 6 Capitol Attacks
The commission, Pelosi said, would allow Congress to “get to the truth of how” the breach of the Capitol happened.
GOP Attacks Biden Nominee Deb Haaland for Role in Pipeline Protests
Progressives say Haaland's opposition to fossil fuels is what makes her the right pick for secretary of the interior.
State Lawmakers Propose Tough New Bills to Curb Rising Drug Prices
The measures would set the rates paid by state-run and commercial health plans to a benchmark based on prices in Canada.
Trump’s Frivolous First Amendment Defense Won’t Shield Him in a Criminal Case
Trump's incitement of the mob that stormed the Capitol would not be deemed protected free speech in a criminal trial.
Amazon Is Fighting Hard to Stop Its Warehouse Workers From Unionizing
Amazon's union-busting tactics prompted 50 members of Congress to send the company a warning letter.
“It Does Not End Here”: Calls Mount for Trump to Be Tried in Criminal Court
Trump was shielded from legal liability as president. As a private citizen, he can now be held accountable in court.
Bitcoin Could Push Global Emissions Above 2 Degrees Celsius, Scientists Say
Bitcoin mining may consume more than 120 terawatt-hours of electricity globally this year -- more energy than Argentina.
Trump’s Acquittal by GOP Highlights Need to Eliminate Filibuster, Says Ro Khanna
If Senate Democrats refuse to eliminate the filibuster, they will effectively need 60 votes to pass legislation.
Profiting From Desperation: Oxygen Tanks Become an Underground Market in Mexico
The demand for oxygen in Mexico has grown by 700 percent over the past month, and desperate people are being exploited.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Plans to Roll Out Slower Mail, Higher Prices
New details of the proposal intensified pressure on Biden to take decisive action before DeJoy inflicts any more damage.