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Social Infrastructure Bill Has Been Gutted. Progressives May Not Let It Pass.
Democratic leadership wants the Congressional Progressive Caucus to “act like we’re winning,” even as they lose.
Most Americans Distrust Partisan Redistricting, Prefer Independent Commissions
Despite most desiring independent commissions, a majority of states let partisan legislatures redraw their maps.
Democrats Eye Billionaire Tax With Potential Backing From “Centrists”
The tax would be levied only on the investment incomes of the wealthiest 0.0002 percent of Americans.
Explosive Report Says GOP Congress Members Helped Plan Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
According to Rolling Stone, two Jan. 6 planners say lawmakers and White House staffers joined dozens of their meetings.
Ocasio-Cortez Calls to Expel Members Who Aided Jan. 6 Plot After Fiery Report
Far right Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert and Madison Cawthorn allegedly helped plan the attack.
Federal Reserve Officials Banned From Owning Individual Stock After Scandal
The agency is floundering after reports unveiled huge stock trades by top officials in the agency over the pandemic.
Corporations Claiming to Be Pro-Climate Have Donated to Sinema and Manchin
Self-styled green companies have been contributing to the campaigns of the two lawmakers now holding the planet hostage.
Secretive House Caucus Is Appointing Corporate Democrats to Key Committee Seats
The Steering and Policy Committee won't release its rules or disclose its members.
Watchdog Exposes Huge Conflicts of Interest Missteps With DeJoy Appointment
DeJoy failed to divest himself from several corporations in the first months of his tenure.
Biden Says He’s Open to Reforming Filibuster to Win Voting Rights
“We're going to have to move to the point where we fundamentally alter the filibuster,” said the president.