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Progressives Are Urging Schumer to Restart Push for Climate and Social Spending
House Democrats say $555 billion in climate investments should be a starting point for negotiations in the Senate.
Trump Commands Followers to “Lay Down Their Lives” to Stop Critical Race Theory
Trump's incendiary rhetoric was reminiscent of his speech to his loyalists prior to the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Russian and US Oligarchs Funnel Money to Charity for Personal and Political Gain
Wealthy donors use many loopholes in our charitable system to reap personal financial gain or to shape public policy.
Democrats Fail to Get D.C.’s Cannabis Legalization Approved by Congress
Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen claims Republicans were “ready to shut down the government” over the issue.
Lawsuit Alleges 3 Lawmakers, Part of Trump Electors Plot, Cannot Run for Office
Ten residents — plus a brewing company — are suing in hopes that the three Republicans will be deemed ineligible to run.
Trump Is Asking His Fans to Pay for New “Trump Force One” Plane
“Do you want to see the new Trump Force One?” the email asked, with a link to a site that asks for monthly donations.
Leaked Video Shows Madison Cawthorn Calling Ukraine’s Zelenskyy a “Thug”
The far right lawmaker said without evidence that Zelenskyy has been pushing disinformation to the U.S.
The Proud Boys Gained 29 Chapters in the Year Since Capitol Attack
A new report shows some far right groups declining, but organizing is taking new forms -- some hard to quantify.
After Pulling COVID Relief, House Passes Package With $782 Billion for Military
The military funding amounts to $29 billion more than Biden originally requested.
Judge Says Smartmatic Can Pursue Defamation Claims Against Giuliani, Fox News
Rudy Giuliani “acted with actual malice” in pushing election fraud claims against Smartmatic, a New York judge said.