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Report: Lobbyists Raked in Record $2 Billion in First 6 Months of 2022
The earnings of lobbyists are an indication of the record amounts spent on influencing legislation so far this year.
Republican State Legislators Have an Ominous Plan to Rewrite the US Constitution
Right-wing funders are pushing for a Constitution overhaul that would bypass Congress, governors and the president.
Child Support Is Bad Because It Encourages Abortions, GOP Lawmaker Says
Since the “Roe” leak, misogynist ideologies from GOP politicians have been on full display.
House Passes Assault Weapons Ban, First of Its Kind in Decades
Though assault weapons are behind many of the U.S.'s worst mass shootings, the bill likely won't pass the Senate.
State of Alaska Recognizes 229 Tribes in Historic Bill
The state has had a long, hostile relationship with tribal governments that provide many essential services to Alaskans.
Warnock, Abrams in Close Races With Republicans in Georgia Races
Democrat Stacey Abrams is losing to GOP Gov. Brian Kemp — but his 3-point lead is within the poll's margin of error.
Climate Deal Is Making McConnell Gag on His Own Tactics — But It’s Not Done Yet
The climate bill — which, while imperfect, is profoundly encouraging — could still be derailed by Sinema or COVID.
ALEC Focuses on “Woke Capitalism,” Bodily Autonomy and More at Annual Meeting
The reception followed training for ALEC leaders on prospects for enacting total abortion bans state by state.
Trump Claims “Absolute Immunity” Protects Him Against Jan. 6 Civil Lawsuits
Trump's lawyers claim that his incendiary rhetoric on the day of the Capitol attack was “ordinary presidential action.”
The Justice Department Obtains a Warrant to Search John Eastman’s Phone
Eastman crafted the six-point memo on how to carry out the “fake electors” scheme to keep Trump president.