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Giuliani’s COVID Diagnosis Forces Arizona Legislature to Close for the Week
Trump announced Giuliani's coronavirus diagnosis via Twitter on Sunday.
Sick Leave. Housing Aid. Unemployment. Congress Has Our Lives in Its Hands.
Capitalism will win, of course; the question is how much more we the people will lose.
Georgia GOP Sen. David Perdue Skips Debate Amid Scrutiny Over Stock Trades
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jon Ossoff on Sunday was forced to debate an empty podium.
In Historic First, House Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana
The legislation contains racial justice provisions addressing harms caused by the war on drugs.
GOP Motions to Adjourn Congress as COVID, Eviction and Hunger Crises Worsen
House Democrats blocked the Republicans' attempt to end the session without passing any additional relief measures.
Dozens of Trump’s Appointees Will Keep Their Jobs After Biden Takes Over
Officials appointed by Trump who'd otherwise lose their jobs under Biden have been approved for permanent positions.
Indian Farmers Lead Historic Strike and Protests Against Narendra Modi
Some 250 million workers took part in the largest strike in history against Modi's neoliberal labor reforms.
Trump Tells Party Faithful He Will Run for President Again in 2024
Trump's statement on Tuesday was his first public acknowledgment of considering another run for office.
“Someone’s Going to Get Killed” Over Trump’s Voting Lies, Georgia Official Says
A Georgia official said Trump is fueling death threats against election workers. Trump doubled down in response.
Sources Say Trump, Giuliani Have Talked About Pardoning
Trump has also reportedly discussed with aides the idea of pardoning himself.