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Fed Up With GOP Games, Democrats Say They’re Ready to Move Ahead on Legislation
The Senate parliamentarian has told Democrats they can pass legislation using a little-known rule to bypass filibusters.
AZ State Secretary Blasts Election “Auditors” for Latest Ballot Storage Mishap
The ballots were stored without temperature or humidity controls in a trailer outside the Phoenix Memorial Coliseum.
Democrats Call for End of Filibuster as GOP Threatens to Block Jan. 6 Commission
“We don't compromise with white supremacy. End the filibuster,” said Rep. Cori Bush.
DOJ Is Resisting Release of Barr Memo on Trump and Has Appealed Court Ruling
The DOJ, under former Attorney General William Barr, chose not to charge Trump over 10 possible acts of obstruction.
It’s Time for Democrats to Go It Alone on Infrastructure
So long as the minority leader is allowed to keep “negotiating,” the American people and the country will keep losing.
Warren Proposes Drastic IRS Budget Increase to Crack Down on Wealthy Tax Cheats
Warren’s plan is larger than Biden’s recent IRS proposal and is more specific in its aims to go after the wealthy.
Warren Planning Anti-Corruption Bill to Bar Top Politicians From Stock Trading
The proposal might have a chance after insider trading allegations shook the Senate last year.
Half a Year Later, 6 in 10 GOP Voters Still Falsely Believe Election Was Stolen
The poll matches findings made in March, suggesting GOP voters are not likely to change their views regardless of facts.
Republicans Are Against Science, Elections, Democracy, Journalism — and You
The GOP's push against the January 6 commission bill is horrifying, but it's not surprising.
Biden Removes Student Loan Forgiveness From Budget Proposal
Biden previously supported canceling up to $10,000 of student debt but has postponed action on the proposal for months.