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Tlaib & Raskin Demand Answers From DHS About Rampant Racism Among Michigan CBP
An ACLU report found that border agents in Michigan were disproportionately detaining people of Latin American descent.
Fears About Delta Variant Have Boosted Vaccination Numbers, Says White House
Many of the new vaccinations are occurring in states where people were previously resisting getting vaccinated.
Real Estate Groups Have So Far Poured Millions Into Stopping Eviction Moratorium
The real estate industry has spent over $100 million on lobbying over the course of the pandemic.
Most Voters Think Trump Running in 2024 Would Be Bad for the Country, Poll Finds
Voters are split on who should control Congress in 2022, the poll also found.
Predatory Banks at Walmarts Made Over 100 Percent of Profits From Overdraft Fees
Banks that earn most of their income from overdraft fees resemble payday lenders more than traditional banks.
New COVID Variants Threaten to Make Pandemic Permanent
Early research indicates these new variants might be far more effective at breaching our vaccine defenses than Delta.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Backs Ballot Initiative That Would Abolish Minneapolis Police
The ballot initiative would replace the city's police department with a new “Department of Public Safety.”
Thousands of People Were Given Heart Pumps Despite FDA Warnings of Defects
The FDA has relied on device makers to fix problems voluntarily rather than compelling them to do so.
Biden to Set Goal for Half of All Vehicle Sales to Be Electric by 2030
The president is reinstating Obama-era rules on vehicle pollution, but climate advocates say that may not be enough.
Biden Admin Rejects WHO Call for Moratorium on Vaccine Boosters in Rich Nations
Public health advocates have warned that the White House is not doing enough to help poor nations get COVID vaccines.