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100 Days After Capitol Attack, Pelosi Renews Call for “9/11-Style” Commission
Republicans have so far refused to budge on forming a commission, citing partisan concerns regarding its makeup.
AOC, Sanders Are Reintroducing Their Green New Deal for Public Housing Bill
The progressives’ bill calls for investing over $100 billion in public housing over the next decade.
Progressives Fume as Democrats Eye Smaller Corporate Tax Hike
Senate Democrats hope to mollify centrists to move Biden's infrastructure plan forward amid unified GOP opposition.
Poll Shows Support for Supreme Court Tenure Limits, Split Over Adding Justices
Just 22 percent of respondents in the poll felt there shouldn't be any limits on tenure for justices of the Court.
Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Bill Granting Immunity to Motorists Who Kill Protesters
Republican lawmakers across the country have renewed their push to crack down on protesters.
DOJ Sues Trump Ally Roger Stone for Nearly $2 Million in Unpaid Taxes
The Department of Justice alleged the longtime GOP operative owes millions in unpaid federal income tax.
Democrat Opposed to the PRO Act Was Showered With Cash From Amazon Executives
Sen. Mark Warner is one of four Democrats holding up legislation to make it harder for Amazon to bust unions.
Republicans Who Voted to Impeach Trump Are Outraising Pro-Trump Challengers
Donald Trump has said he will use his leadership PAC to help primary challengers take them down.
ALEC Seeks Constitutional Amendment to Block Expansion of Supreme Court
Republicans and their right-wing allies want to lock in their conservative majority on the Supreme Court.
FedEx’s Phone Policy Meant Workers Were Unable to Reach Families After Shooting
Eight people were killed in the Indianapolis shooting. There have been 45 mass shootings in the last month.