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House Speaker Votes Will Begin Next Week. McCarthy Says He Won’t Seek the Job.
McCarthy was removed from his position as speaker of the House through a “motion to vacate,” by a vote of 216 to 210.
“A Very Weak Speaker”: AOC Slams McCarthy as He Loses Speakership
“He clearly has lost control of his caucus,” Ocasio-Cortez said.
Calls Grow for Thomas Recusal From Key Case After Ties to Plaintiffs Revealed
Thomas has a number of ties to groups that have been trying to kill the CFPB since before it was created.
Our Recurring Flirtation With Government Shutdowns Reveals a System in Crisis
Our dysfunctional political system uses the debt ceiling to inflict cruelty on the poor and the working class.
Republicans May Seek Reboot of Biden Impeachment With Jordan Instead of Comer
“People are not happy,” one GOP insider said of Republicans' reactions to the first impeachment inquiry hearing.
Advocacy Groups Call for Juror Protection as Trump’s Civil Fraud Trial Begins
Past, present, and future jurors are under attack from Donald Trump and those who do his bidding, a joint letter says.
California Chamber of Commerce Targets Meager Paid Sick Leave Bill
SB 616 would change state law to require that workers be allowed 40 hours or five days of paid sick leave per year.
Democrats to McCarthy: No Help on Speakership Vote Without Concessions
“It’s not up to Democrats to save Republicans,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said.
Could This Supreme Court Case Gut the Americans With Disabilities Act?
Civil rights advocates fear the court’s decision could have a far-reaching impact on other civil rights law as well.
UK Authorities Prosecuted Just 11 Wealthy People for Tax Fraud Last Year
In both the U.K. and the U.S., tax authorities avoid prosecuting the wealthy for fear of legal and political backlash.