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DOJ Charges Walmart With Illegally Dispensing and Distributing Opioids
The Department of Justice is seeking a financial penalty for actions that helped fuel the nation's opioid crisis.
Politicians Failed Us in 2020. Our Movements Built Lasting Power.
From pandemic mutual aid to Black Lives Matter, 2020 will be remembered as a year when everything changed.
Bernie Sanders Excoriates House GOP for Refusing to Back $2000 Relief Checks
House Republicans are more supportive of Trump's baseless claims of voter fraud than substantial relief for Americans.
The Trump Admin Is Trying to Build the Border Wall on Land It Doesn’t Own
The government is prematurely granting contracts to build on land it doesn’t yet own, costing millions in delays.
Bill Barr Accused of Arresting Impeachment Witnesses to Shield Trump
Lev Parnas has accused Barr of timing his arrest last fall to prevent him from testifying at House impeachment hearings.
Some Republican Senators Are Clinging to Election Denial, Fearful of Losing Base
Some lower-ranking GOP senators are opportunistically backing Trump’s attempt to derail the peaceful transfer of power.
Trump’s Biggest Opposition on $2,000 Stimulus Checks? His Own Party.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Congress could “pass $2,000 checks this week if the Senate GOP agrees to stand down.”
Congressional Progressives Aim for Much More Than Most Recent COVID Deal
Congress and the Biden administration will need to use every tool in the toolbox to combat the challenges of our time.
GOP Senator Worth $39 Million Was Biggest Opponent of the $600 Stimulus Checks
Much of the loudest opposition to the $600 check has come from senators who are personally worth tens of millions.
Congress Passes COVID Relief With Billions in Handouts for the Wealthy
The bill’s gifts to the wealthy underscore the inadequate relief the legislation offers the majority of people.