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Republicans Follow Debt Limit Fight by Pushing More Corporate Tax Cuts
The proposals include eliminating tax credits for green energy and repealing a tax on toxic chemical waste sites.
US Economic War on Venezuela Has Rewarded Corruption and Undermined Democracy
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó’s fall from grace symbolizes the failure of U.S. and opposition tactics.
January 6 Convictions Could Strengthen the State’s Ability to Target the Left
The convictions are unlikely to make a long-term dent in the far right itself.
Democrats Unveil Debt Ceiling Reform Act to Prevent Repeat of GOP Hostage-Taking
“It's time to put the debt ceiling in the hands of the Treasury secretary,” said Sen. Dick Durbin.
Democrats Say GOP Witness Lied to Congress About Connection to Far Right Group
The suspended FBI agent had allegedly been leaking sensitive information to far right propaganda group Project Veritas.
Transcript of Trump Recording Shows He Knew Docs Were Classified
The recording, from 2021, features Trump talking to other people about documents that are highly secretive.
Warren, Jayapal Want to Crack Down on Supreme Court Justices’ Gifts and Travel
Their new bill would place a cap on the value of gifts that Supreme Court justices are allowed to receive.
Gavin Newsom Calls for Longshot Proposal: Amend Constitution for Gun Reforms
Newsom says the amendment is necessary because “a lot of the laws we've passed are being rolled back by federal courts.”
Trump Faces Felony Espionage and Witness Tampering Charges in New Indictment
Trump is the first former president in U.S. history to face a federal indictment.
Far Right “Proud Boys” Group Has Continued to Grow Despite January 6 Charges
After Proud Boys members were hit with felonies for the mob attack on the Capitol, the group gained six new chapters.