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Trump Calls Republicans “Weak Fools and Losers” for Negotiating Infrastructure
Progressives have been warning against negotiating with the GOP, who have massively weakened the infrastructure bill.
Michigan Republicans Awarded Themselves COVID Money Meant for Frontline Workers
The GOP commissioners awarded themselves up to $25,000 from American Rescue Plan funds set aside for frontline workers.
Cheney and Kinzinger Are Bad — But I Hope They Bring the Fire on 1/6 Committee
If Pelosi is wise, she will have Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger ask all the dagger questions during these hearings.
Republicans Jeopardize Monday’s Infrastructure Deadline With More Demands
Republicans have been delaying the bill for months, despite having watered it down massively.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Biden Admin’s “Reckless” Decision on CDC Eviction Moratorium
The White House will allow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's eviction moratorium to expire on July 31.
FBI Admits It Got 4,500 Tips on Kavanaugh But Didn’t Investigate Them
Democratic senators criticized the FBI for not looking into the tips, calling the process “misleading as hell.”
Pelosi Pledges to Move Forward on Jan 6 Commission, With or Without GOP Support
“It is my responsibility as the speaker of the House to make sure we get to the truth of this,” Pelosi said on Thursday.
Trump Foreign Business Dealings Draw Scrutiny as New York Probe Ramps Up
Trump raked in more than $230 million in revenue from his interests in foreign countries from 2016 to 2020.
Newly Released Trump Audio Shows He Viewed Capitol Attackers as “Loving Crowd”
Trump bragged to journalists that his loyalists “showed up” on January 6 “to show support” for his false claims of fraud
Mitch McConnell Is Threatening to Stifle Debt Ceiling Vote to Get What He Wants
It's refreshing to see Dems go two-for-two in a strategy clash with Republicans -- but the debt ceiling fight looms.