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“A Giveaway to the Rich”: Progressives Slam Omnibus Retirement Provisions
“A multibillion-dollar tax cut for the rich should not be the last act of a Democratic Congress," said one critic.
House Democrats Vote to Make Trump Tax Returns Public
Donald Trump was the first president since Richard Nixon to not release his tax returns.
Conway Advocated for Leonard Leo’s Supreme Court Picks After They Struck Business Deal
The activist’s handpicked Supreme Court candidates were eventually selected by Trump and confirmed to the bench.
Calls Grow for Charges Against Trump in Order to Avoid Another Coup Attempt
“The most important thing … is accountability for the people at the top,” says scholar of fascism and authoritarianism.
McConnell Celebrates Government Funding Package That Excludes Child Tax Credit
McConnell touted the fact that the omnibus contains more money for the military than non-military domestic priorities.
January 6 Committee Unanimously, Formally Accuses Trump of Insurrection
The group voted unanimously to refer four charges to the DOJ in what was likely its final hearing on Monday.
House Passes Bill to Allow Puerto Ricans to Vote on Statehood or Independence
Ocasio-Cortez said the vote to let Puerto Rico decide on statehood, independence, or otherwise was a “watershed moment.”
GOP Blocks Funding to Cut Child Poverty After Approving $858 Billion for Defense
The GOP is refusing to negotiate on reviving the expanded Child Tax Credit, which cut child poverty by over 40 percent.
Schumer Accused of Caving to Big Tech After Failure to Deliver on Antitrust Pledge
Three antitrust bills have been languishing in the Senate for months, despite attracting bipartisan support.
Report: Partygoers at Mar-a-Lago Were Within Feet of Classified White House Docs
The documents were reportedly kept in the same storage area as pool supplies, near a popular gathering spot.