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What’s “in the Damn Bill” for Families? Bernie Sanders Wants You to Know.
Popular proposals such as paid leave are being whittled down in negotiations with conservative Democrats.
Manchin’s Compromise Voting Rights Bill Gets Zero Support From GOP Senators
The compromise bill was defeated by a Republican filibuster, resulting in renewed calls to end the legislative rule.
Manchin Threatens to Leave Democratic Party Over Social Infrastructure Bill
Joe Manchin wants Democrats to peel their own bill down to nothing. Call his bluff.
Supreme Court Refuses to Block Maine’s Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers
Maine's vaccine mandate will require health care workers to get vaccinated before October 29.
Biden Announces New Reconciliation Deal That Slashes Bill Nearly in Half
The proposal will cut the child tax credit extension to only one year and cut paid family leave from 12 weeks to four.
Rahm Emanuel Helped Cover Up Murder 7 Years Ago. Now He Wants to Be Ambassador.
Emanuel may be able to disassociate from the communities he helped gut, but Chicagoans still suffer from his politics.
In Unanimous Vote, Jan. 6 Commission Holds Steve Bannon in Contempt of Congress
Criminal charges from Congress have never been filed against someone who has asserted executive privilege protections.
Ilhan Omar Calls Manchin’s Demand to Limit Child Tax Credit a “Terrible Idea”
“I can’t believe I have to say this, but it is a terrible idea to cut the Child Tax Credit,” wrote Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Trump’s Lawsuit Against January 6 Commission Is a “Delay Tactic,” Members Say
Rep. Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California, said “the point” of Trump's lawsuit is to delay the commission's work.
Report: The Trump Administration Used Its Food Aid Program for Political Gain
The Farmers to Families program gave tens of millions of dollars to unqualified firms and was used to promote Trump.