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Could the Taliban Takeover Become a Wedge Issue for the Far Right?
Some segments of the far right praise the Taliban for their oppressive practices.
Hurricane’s Collision With COVID Illustrates Threat of GOP Hostility to Science
The ongoing rejection of the dangers of climate change and hostility to public health measures are converging crises.
Rand Paul Says “Hatred for Trump” Is Why Med Experts Oppose Ivermectin for COVID
No study has provided any evidence that the cattle deworming medication can prevent or “cure” coronavirus.
Telecoms Spent $66 Million Lobbying Ahead of Infrastructure Deal
The Senate's infrastructure bill allocates $65 billion to boost internet access across the country.
Worried Students Are “Getting Spoiled,” WI District Cancels Free Meals Program
The Waukesha School District's school board president said the move was part of a return to “normalization.”
Explosive Report Says Dark Money Fueled Centrist Dems’ Objections to $3.5T Bill
No Labels reportedly offered two of the conservative Democrats what appear to be bribes to help present a united front.
DeSantis Touts His “Great Success” on Fox News as Delta Surge Devastates Florida
The rate of new infections being reported daily from Florida is more than two times higher than in the rest of the U.S.
2 Explosions Outside Kabul Airport Result in Multiple Casualties
The explosions happened hours after the State Department warned against gathering at or traveling to the airport.
Sanders Says He Won’t Let Centrists Shrink $3.5T Bill: “I Already Negotiated”
Though Sen. Kyrsten Sinema will surely put up a fight, Sen. Bernie Sanders has the public on his side.
Trump Attempt to Block Records Request by Jan 6 Committee Will Fail, Experts Say
The matter of Trump's communications records from that day will likely be dragged out in the courts by Trump's lawyers.