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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.
Virginia Democrats Call on Senate to Finally Certify Equal Rights Amendment
“The ERA would finally guarantee full and equal protections to women in the U.S. Constitution,” the lawmakers said.
“Lay Off the Proto-Fascism”: AOC Flames Musk for Banning Accounts on Twitter
“Maybe try putting down your phone,” she said.
Trump Is “Guilty of a Crime,” Says GOP Jan. 6 Committee Member Adam Kinzinger
The Jan. 6 committee is set to meet this Monday to vote on issuing criminal referrals to the DOJ.
Ron DeSantis Is a Case Study in the Threat of Fascism in the US
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pursued white supremacist policies with deep roots in the Jim Crow era.