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Democrats Are So Fed Up With Kyrsten Sinema They Are Funding a Primary Challenge
Grassroots activists in Arizona increasingly view Sinema as beholden to big money.
Efforts to Limit Drug Prices Are Stalled — and Pharma Is Seizing an Opening
Big Pharma is jacking up drug prices. Democrats worry their failure to curb prices will cost them seats in the midterms.
Trump Impeachment Witness Vindman Sues Loyalists Over Intimidation Tactics
“I was attacked in a way calculated to inflict maximum personal and professional damage,” Vindman said.
Ocasio-Cortez Pans Manchin for Feigning Ignorance on Build Back Better
“Where should I direct them to wait out the cold? Manchin's yacht?” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wrote.
Abrams Has Out-Fundraised Kemp by $2 Million Since December in Georgia Race
The rematch between Democrat Stacey Abrams and incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp will be close, polling shows.
Progressives Alarmed by Florida GOP Plan to Gut Ballot Initiative Process
The process empowered voters to enact popular policies that would've gone nowhere in the GOP-controlled legislature.
Trump’s Comments This Week Made It “Very Clear What He Was Up to,” Raskin Says
Earlier this week, Trump said it was “unfortunate” that former Vice President Mike Pence didn't count the fake electors.
McEnany’s Texts Lead to Request for Ivanka Trump to Speak With Jan. 6 Committee
The former press secretary for Donald Trump appeared for a deposition before the select committee three weeks ago.
Mayoral Candidate Faces Backlash After Saying She Wants to “Eradicate” Islam
Muslim leaders warned that Carol Hefner's hateful rhetoric would have “a ripple effect” on the local Muslim community.
We Can’t Let Build Back Better Be Replaced With Manchin’s Wish List
Before any deal is worked out, Sen. Joe Manchin will surely flex his political muscles again and again, and yet again.