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Bernie Sanders Is the Real Force Behind the $3.5T Reconciliation Bill
The Vermont senator has been exercising a strong sway in negotiations with the White House for the Democrats’ bill.
Disgraced Former Governor Claims He’s Been Exonerated, But the GOP Isn’t So Sure
The rehabilitation of Eric Greitens’s political career relies on accepting the upside-down reality that Trump built.
How “In God We Trust” Bills Are Advancing a Christian Nationalist Agenda
“In God We Trust” bills set the foundation for more explicitly conservative Christian legislation.
My Heart Aches for Cuba — and I Yearn for More Solidarity From the Global Left
Leftists must make a real effort to gain an understanding of the realities on the ground in Cuba.
Turning Point USA Struggles to Bar White Nationalists From Student Summit
Charlie Kirk's right-wing youth group faces possible conflict with Nick Fuentes's white nationalist “groypers.”
Manchin Wants to Invest More Taxpayer Money in Propping Up Fossil Fuel Industry
Democrats are debating the definition of “clean energy” as the climate crisis intensifies.
Fox News and Rupert Murdoch Funded PAC Backs Joe Manchin With Political Donation
The donation is another in a string of ties that the lawmaker seems to have with right-wing interests.
Report: Ex-Wife of Trump Org Exec Says Trump Is Involved in Tax Avoidance Scheme
Jennifer Weisselberg reportedly told investigators that Trump himself promised her he'd pay for her children's tuition.
Anti-Protest Bills in Southern States Face First Amendment Challenges
The new laws are part of a broader nationwide crackdown against protests.
As Child Tax Credit Payments Get Sent Today, Dems Look to Make Them Permanent
Parents can expect payments of $250 to $300 per month for each child in their household through December.