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Trump White House Deliberately Undermined Efforts to Contain COVID, Report Says
The Trump White House disparaged testing guidance and peddled dangerous disinformation throughout the pandemic.
AOC Warned About Manchin’s Betrayal. Democratic Leaders Chose to Ridicule Her.
Ocasio-Cortez has become the new Cassandra of Troy, foreseeing Manchin's betrayal as Democrats did nothing to stop it.
Manchin Says He Opposes Sick Leave Because People Will Use It for Hunting Trips
COVID is currently killing an average of nearly 1,300 Americans a day.
GOP January 6 Panel Member Says Trump Could Be Subpoenaed, Face Charges
Earlier this month, a three-judge panel ruled that Trump’s executive privilege claims were without merit.
Manchin Rejects Build Back Better Bill, Likely Killing Social and Climate Agenda
Several Democratic lawmakers accused Manchin of prioritizing corporate interests over the American people.
Congress Could Make the Holidays Happier for USPS With the Postal Reform Act
Misguided leadership and congressional inaction could mean holiday shipping delays. Here’s what Congress can do.
Kshama Sawant Emerges Victorious From Disingenuous Recall Attempt
The outcome of this fight illustrates the efficacy of committed organizing and solidarity.
DOJ Asks Supreme Court to Lift Rulings Blocking Mandate for Health Care Workers
Lifting lower court rulings would “save hundreds or even thousands of lives each month,” the Solicitor General said.
Texas Abortion Law Opens Door for Vast Array of Bounty Hunter-Type Legislation
Gavin Newsom’s bid to deputize private citizens to sue gun makers is one example, but copycats may take many directions.
GOP Candidate JD Vance Accuses Walmart of “Slave Labor” But Invests in Its Stock
The “Hillbilly Elegy” author has also drawn accusations of hypocrisy over his positions on Big Tech and Trump.