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Former “Centrist” Democratic Senator Is Defending Capital Gains Tax Loophole
Former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, who once called the loophole a “scam,” is now leading a dark money group to defend it.
9 House Dems Who Threatened Biden’s Bills Get Accolades From Pro-Business Groups
The pro-business, dark money group Chamber of Commerce is running ads praising those Democrats for their stance.
Cori Bush Blasts Centrists, Saying “Budget Resolution Isn’t a Political Pawn”
The centrists claimed this week that Joe Biden has their back, but the White House denied this was true.
A Georgia Law Allows Certain Candidates to Collect Unlimited Campaign Cash
Senate Bill 221 allows candidates to create “leadership committees” that have no caps on individual contributions.
Defense Contractors Spent Big in Afghanistan Before the Taliban Took Control
The Defense Department issued nearly $1 billion in contracts to 17 companies set to continue past the May 1 withdrawal.
Nina Turner Says “Our Justice Journey Continues” After Conceding Defeat
At press time, Turner trailed establishment opponent Shontel Brown by just under six percentage points.
Companies Resuming Political Spending After January 6 Include Olympic Sponsors
Among the Olympic sponsors who made commitments to halt donations, about half appear to have held their promise.
At ALEC’s Annual Meeting, MAGA Hat-Wearing Members Pursue “America First Agenda”
Rewriting the Constitution, protecting fossil fuel interests, undermining public education, and more are on the agenda.
Fox News and Rupert Murdoch Funded PAC Backs Joe Manchin With Political Donation
The donation is another in a string of ties that the lawmaker seems to have with right-wing interests.
Michigan GOP Touts Scheme to Ram Through Voting Restrictions Over Whitmer’s Veto
Republicans plan to use the state’s citizen initiative process to circumvent the governor’s veto.