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Inventing Santos: How a Far Right Con Man Lied His Way Into Congress
George Santos is a classic con man, and Kevin McCarthy’s GOP is all in.
State Senate Panel Rejects Right-Winger for New York’s Chief Judge
However, Gov. Kathy Hochul "has not ruled out taking legal action to force a vote of Justice LaSalle.”
A Majority of House Republicans’ New Committee Chairs Are Election Deniers
The GOP chairs will have a huge say in House priorities that could shape the future of U.S. democracy.
White House Demands McCarthy Reveal “Hidden Bargains” Made to Win Speakership
The American people deserve to know about “hidden bargains” McCarthy made to become speaker, the White House said.
QAnon Peddler Marjorie Taylor Greene Appointed to Homeland Security Committee
Greene has peddled numerous false and unfounded conspiracy theories on her social media over the years.
Boebert Demands Blocking of Dems From Committee for Being “Conspiracy Theorists”
The Colorado Republican is known for peddling conspiracy theories, including election denial.
Republican Arrested for Shootings on Dems’ Homes Months After His Election Loss
Solomon Pena, who lost by a three to one margin in a state representative race in November, refused to concede his loss.
White House Warns GOP Not to Tie Debt Ceiling to Social Security Cuts
“In exchange for not crashing the United States economy, you get nothing,” one Democrat said. “You don’t get a cookie.”
Lockheed-Funded House Appropriations Chair Vows to Protect Defense Spending
Republican Rep. Kay Granger is the number one recipient of defense sector donations in the House.
China Miéville: Marx’s Communist Manifesto Has Much to Teach Us in 2023
“Every day, capitalism proves that it is absolutely indifferent to human flourishing,” says author China Miéville.