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Sinema Says Filibuster Should Be Expanded to Make It Harder to Confirm Judges
At an event with Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Arizona senator dug in on her commitment to the filibuster.
January 6 Committee Members: Group May Unanimously Refer Trump for Prosecution
Rep. Adam Schiff said that he believes there is evidence to make a criminal referral over the attack.
GOP Representatives Boebert and Greene Are Celebrating Fascism’s Win in Italy
Italy's new prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has praised the GOP and far right parties in the U.K. and Israel.
Fascist Victory in Italy Signals Rise of “Transnational” Far Right Across Europe
Giorgia Meloni, who leads the Brothers of Italy Party, has become Italy's first far right leader since Benito Mussolini.
Progressive Candidates Endured Some National Losses, But Local Wins Offer Hope
There’s no reason to despair about the future of progressive electoralism in 2022.
House Democrats Call on DOJ to Investigate DeSantis for “Cruel Migrant Flights”
The lawmakers are alleging that the Florida governor and other officials involved may have violated federal law.
Special Master Tells Trump Lawyers to Explain False “Planted Evidence” Claims
Trump has repeatedly insinuated that the FBI planted evidence at Mar-a-Lago.
AOC Rebukes Republican Who Bragged About Staffer Leaving to Work for Wall Street
Rep. Trey Hollingsworth boasted that one of his top aides would be leaving Congress to join Bank of America.
An Anti-Abortion Bill in Pennsylvania Could Also Undermine Climate Laws
SB 106 would make it easier to bar a rule from being passed by eliminating the two-thirds majority to override a veto.
House Passes Bill to Correct Flaws in Certification of Presidential Elections
The bill had the support of nearly all Democrats and just nine Republicans in the House.