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Biden Condemns “Poisonous Atmosphere” in Congress Following McCarthy’s Ouster
Kevin McCarthy lost his speakership position earlier this week by a vote of 216 to 210 favoring a motion to vacate.
Even by His Interpretation of Disclosure Law, Thomas Looks to Have Violated It
The details of Clarence Thomas’s trips could prove important evidence in any formal investigation of his conduct.
Colleges Say They’re Cash-Strapped Yet Pay Top Dollar for Anti-Union Consultants
Colleges and universities are turning to anti-union “efficiency” experts to address budgetary shortfalls.
“Nickels and Dimes”: Biden Touts $9B in Student Debt Relief as Payments Restart
Student loan payments resumed for the first time since 2020 on Sunday.
Trump Can’t Become Speaker Due to GOP’s Own Rules, Dem Lawmaker Points Out
One GOP lawmaker has said that he will nominate Trump to be speaker when voting starts next week.
Private Insurers Milk Taxpayers Up to $140 Billion a Year Via Medicare Advantage
The sum of overcharges could eliminate Medicare Part B premiums or fully fund Medicare's prescription drug program.
Wisconsin Judge Blocks School District’s Gender-Affirming Pronoun Policy
“Horrific.… This is compelled speech and forced outing of trans youth,” a transgender activist said.
UN Security Council Votes to Deploy US-Backed, Kenyan-Led Troops Into Haiti
These UN missions don’t protect the population, they protect multinational investments, says scholar Mamyrah Prosper.
Trump’s Election Disinformation Machine Is Already Kicking Into Gear for 2024
Right-wing influencers and politicos use the popularity of election denialism to build audiences and turn a profit.
75,000 Kaiser Permanente Workers Begin Largest Health Care Strike in US History
Workers say that hospital executives are refusing to fix dire understaffing issues.