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Voting Rights Legislation, Filibuster Changes Fail to Pass in the Senate
Democratic Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema voted against changing to a “talking filibuster.”
Sanders Says He’s Open to Supporting Primary Challengers to Manchin and Sinema
The Vermont senator called the conservative Democrats’ support of the filibuster “pathetic” on Wednesday.
Parents Sue Virginia Governor Over Executive Order Banning Local Mask Mandates
The lawsuit purports that Youngkin “lacks the authority” to issue such an order under the state constitution.
Polling Finds 67 Percent of Voters Support Banning Congress From Stock Trading
When respondents were presented with arguments for and against the proposal, support jumped to 74 percent.
Oath Keepers Stored 30 Days of Supplies for January 6, Bracing for “Civil War”
Federal prosecutors say that the group had guns, rifles and ammunition stored in a hotel to prepare for a long fight.
Trump Revealed His New Electoral Strategy in Arizona, and It Is Horrifying
Trump is escalating his racist lies in an attempt to regain the right-wingers who hate his newfound vaccine advocacy.
January 6 Committee Subpoenas Giuliani, Obtains Eric Trump’s Phone Records
A lawyer for Giuliani claims he can’t be subpoenaed due to his attorney-client privileges as Trump’s former lawyer.
Senate Dems Push to Bring Back “Talking Filibuster” in Pursuit of Voting Rights
Sen. Joe Manchin signaled he would not support a talking filibuster, even if his decision spurred a primary challenge.
Biden’s Wing of the Democratic Party Is Sinking His Presidency
Joe Biden and Chuck Schumer have no control of their party, or any plan to fix what is shaping up to be an awful year.
Jan 6 Committee Hesitant Over Subpoenas Fearing Retaliation If GOP Retakes House
Republicans have threatened to launch investigations over a variety of issues if they retake Congress this year.