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21 Million Americans Say Trump Should Be Restored to the Presidency by “Force”
A new survey finds that 47 million U.S. adults – nearly 1 in 5 – think that “Joe Biden is an illegitimate president.”
Joe Manchin Got Campaign Cash From Daughter’s Company as It Faced EpiPen Scandal
The company owned by the West Virginia senator's daughter was a top campaign contributor amid the drug pricing scandal.
CDC Head Sidesteps Agency’s Own Advice, Pushes Booster Shots for Some Workers
The CDC will let frontline workers get boosters, in addition to people over 65 and those with underlying conditions.
Jan. 6 Committee Issues First Subpoenas, Seeks Testimony From 4 Trump Aides
Trump vowed to use “executive privilege” to prevent his former officials from testifying next month.
FL Republican Wants to Review All Mandatory Vaccinations, Which Includes Polio
Requirements for vaccines in Florida's public schools include measles, polio and mumps.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Congress for “Senselessly” Boosting Defense Budget Each Year
The yearly defense spending authorized by Congress “comes at the cost of our security,” Ocasio-Cortez said.
Sinema Opposes Drug Bills After Receiving $750K in Donations From Big Pharma
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is rejecting a drug-pricing proposal supported by nearly 90 percent of voters.
Barbara Lee Offers Amendment to Reduce Pentagon Budget by $24 Billion
Progressives are sparring with moderates to reduce the Pentagon’s budget as the U.S. exits one of its longest wars.
As Democratic Gears Grind, Their Flawed Legislation Tiptoes Toward Doom
When is a Democratic majority not a Democratic majority? When it's a Democratic majority.
A Desperate Trump Is Suing His Niece & New York Times for Reporting on His Taxes
A spokesperson for The New York Times called the lawsuit “an attempt to silence independent news organizations.”