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Trump Says Taylor Swift Would Be “Disloyal” to Him If She Backs Biden
Recent polling shows more Americans view Taylor Swift favorably than Donald Trump.
House GOP Readies for Second Round of Mayorkas Impeachment Vote
Even if the House successfully impeaches Mayorkas, the Senate is unlikely to remove him from being head of DHS.
Minnesota’s New Child Tax Credit Could Reduce Childhood Poverty by 33 Percent
The new program gives as much as $1,750 per child to qualifying households.
Supreme Court All But Ignores January 6 During Trump Disqualification Argument
Only Sonia Sotomayor appears willing to obey the command of the Disqualification Clause of the 14th Amendment.
Trump Warns NATO Nations: No Protection Without Payment Against Russian Attack
“You didn’t pay? You’re delinquent?” Trump said. “No, I would not protect you.”
AOC Says GOP’s Mayorkas Impeachment Attempt Is “Craven and Without Merit”
“There is absolutely no evidence for an impeachable offense. It is completely politicized,” she said.
Expect Justices to Allow Trump on All Ballots, Legal Experts Say
“Why [should] a single state decide who gets to be president?” Justice Elena Kagan asked at one point.
Sanders Casts Sole Democratic Vote Against Bill to Send $14B to Israel
“Hundreds of thousands of Palestinian children are literally starving to death” due to Israel, Sanders said.
Haley Loses to “None of the Above” Option in Nevada GOP Primary
Haley campaign officials insist that she intends to remain in the race through “South Carolina and beyond.”
IRS Estimates $561B Tax Revenue Rise With Crackdown on Corporations and the Rich
Republicans have waged a multiyear effort to claw back the funding that allows the IRS to increase scrutiny on the rich.