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Republicans Claim to Support Child Care Policies, But Few Speak Up
Public opinion is resoundingly in favor of more child care funding, but that's not enough to motivate Republicans.
Trump Must Turn Over His Private Attorney Communications or Lose His Key Defense
A judge ordered Trump to state whether he’ll argue he was acting on his lawyers’ advice in his election subversion case.
Poll Finds 70 Percent of Americans Back Legal Recreational Marijuana Use
The poll's publication comes one day after voters in Ohio passed a referendum legalizing recreational use in the state.
Danica Roem Becomes First Transgender Person Elected to Virginia State Senate
Roem's GOP opponent had campaigned on the anti-LGBTQ ideals espoused by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Exonerated Central Park Five Member Wins Seat on New York City Council
“I am really the ambassador for everyone’s pain,” Yusef Salaam said during the campaign.
22 House Democrats Voted With Republicans to Censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib
“This movement for a ceasefire is much bigger than one person," Tlaib said in a floor speech ahead of Tuesday's vote.
Dissenting Memo From State Dept Criticizes Biden Response to Israel’s Attacks
“We must publicly criticize Israel’s violations of international norms,” the dissenting memo states.
Survivors Speak Out as Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Gun Rights Case
The decision could deny gun possession to those with domestic violence restraining orders against them.
David Axelrod Tells Biden He Should Drop Out of 2024 Presidential Race
“The stakes of miscalculation here are too dramatic to ignore,” Axelrod said, urging Biden to reconsider his 2024 run.
Trump Beats Biden in Swing States Poll, But Loses Voters’ Support If Convicted
Trump wins five of six swing states in the poll, but loses all six if he's found guilty in any of his indictments.