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Sinema Takes Off to Europe for Fundraising While Obstructing Democratic Agenda
Sinema's fundraising jaunt is surrounded by the same lack of transparency as her objections to the reconciliation bill.
Trump Says His Base Won’t Vote in 2022, 2024 Unless Bogus Audits Continue
Some Republicans worry Trump's comments on election fraud may suppress the vote in next year's midterms.
From Burnout to Breakthroughs, Weary Organizers Can Come Back Stronger
How can we build our way back from pandemic exhaustion?
Cheney Says Trump Aides That Ignore Subpoena Orders Could Face Criminal Charges
At least two former Trump aides appear to be cooperating with the January 6 commission's investigation.
Progressive Dems Offer Simple, Brilliant Path Forward for Build Back Better Act
Despite the panicked noises coming from the press, a breakthrough on the Build Back Better Act appears to be at hand.
Manchin and Sinema Obstruct Reconciliation With No Proposal of Their Own
Sinema opposes the massively popular drug price reform program, while Manchin opposes climate regulations.
2 Airlines Plan to Defy Greg Abbott’s Ban on Vaccine Mandates in Texas
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines are anticipating a federal rule on vaccines will supersede Abbott's ban.
Progressives Fight for Climate, Social Spending as Right-Wing Democrats Cut Bill
Democrats may have to shrink the topline of the Build Back Better Act to accommodate Manchin and Sinema.
Trump’s Cryptic Comment From 2017 May Have Foreshadowed His Coup Attempt
Has the idea of autocratic overthrow been in Trump’s head all along?
Poll Finds 88 Percent Support Sanders’s Plan to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
The CBS poll found majority support for many of the Build Back Better Act’s key proposals.