Truthout
Politics
First Quarter of 2022 Sees Record $1 Billion Spent on Lobbying
While the health industry dominated overall, the top spender of 2022's first quarter was the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Trump Encouraged Elon Musk to Buy Twitter, Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes Says
Sources close to Trump say that he'll probably return to Twitter, if the Tesla CEO allows him to do so.
Democrats Had 50 Years to Save and Protect “Roe.” They Failed.
The GOP attack on “Roe” was enabled by a Democratic Party that intentionally deprioritized reproductive rights.
Sanders Blasts Senate for Favoring Corporate Welfare Over Child Care and Climate
The Senate voted down Bernie Sanders's proposal to cut moon-lander funding that could benefit Jeff Bezos.
GA State Secretary’s Aide Begged Mark Meadows to End Trump’s Call to Find Votes
Text messages to Trump's chief of staff were revealed this week as a grand jury was convened to investigate the call.
Doctors Tie Jump in Border-Related Death and Injuries to Trump’s Raising of Wall
In the years following Trump's order to raise the height of parts of the wall, migrant injuries and deaths spiked.
Biden Faces Mounting Pressure to Commit to Substantial Student Debt Cancellation
Executive action to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt would increase Black wealth by 40 percent.
Sanders Warns Democrats: Back Union Movement Now or Face Defeat This Fall
“To turn your back on the working class, in general, is political suicide,” he said in a new interview.
Musk’s “Dangerous” Twitter Offer Makes the Case for a Wealth Tax, Warren Says
“Ultimately what all this boils down to is power. Who’s going to have the power in our country?” Senator Warren said.
January 6 Committee Will Hold at Least 8 Public Hearings Starting in June
The committee also plans to make additional requests for at least three current GOP congressmen to testify.