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Sanders Says “Much More” Must Be Done After Insulin Maker Announces Price Cuts
Novo Nordisk is planning to cut its insulin prices by up to 75 percent, but it will still remain unaffordable for many.
Nebraska Lawmaker Enters Third Week of Filibustering to Block Anti-Trans Bills
Democratic state Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh has even filibustered through a bout of strep throat to keep her promise.
Warren Introduces Bill to Repeal 2018 Dodd-Frank Rollback in Wake of Bank Crisis
The bill would once again ensure that mid-sized banks like Silicon Valley Bank face stricter oversight.
Oklahoma GOP Blocks Bill That Would Ban Corporal Punishment of Disabled Students
The measure, which had bipartisan support in the House, was defeated by far right Republicans citing biblical passages.
Groups Sue to Block Biden-Approved Willow Oil Project in Alaska
The Biden administration “greenlit this carbon bomb without adequately assessing its climate impacts,” said an attorney.
Russia-US Drone Encounter Is “an Incendiary Development,” Says Jeremy Scahill
A U.S. drone crashed in international waters after being intercepted by Russian fighter jets over the Black Sea.
Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Offers a Primer on How Elite Power Preserves Wealth
The second-largest bank failure in history was like a pipeline rupture interrupting the flow of capital.
Asked About Regime Change in Russia, Trump Calls for One in the US Instead
Trump has demanded President Joe Biden's removal from the presidency since his own White House departure in 2021.
Lobbyists “Bought Sinema’s Vote” That Resulted in Bank Collapse, Gallego Says
Three SVB lobbyists maxed out donations to Sinema ahead of 2018 Dodd-Frank rollback which led to the collapse, he said.
Manchin Now Says Bank Deregulation Isn’t Great Despite “Yes” Vote on 2018 Repeal
In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank failure, bank deregulation doesn’t look so good to Manchin.