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House Republicans Plan to Unveil Deficit-Exploding Tax Cuts for the Rich
The move further shows that “this hostage crisis has never been about deficits for the GOP,” tweeted Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Sanctions on Venezuela Aren’t Promoting Democracy, They’re Killing Venezuelans
Biden has largely kept Trump’s policies in place, leading to widespread suffering of the Venezuelan people.
GOP Lawmakers Auction McCarthy’s Chapstick for $100K During Debt Crisis Meeting
The money raised will go toward funding the GOP lawmakers' own future campaigns, Politico reported.
Report Details How Trump’s Lawyer Told Him in June He Had to Return Gov Docs
The DOJ is investigating whether Trump obstructed the subpoena order given to him last spring.
Progressives Slam House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’s Debt Ceiling Comments
Jeffries said discussing a federal spending freeze — a real-term cut when adjusted for inflation — is reasonable.
Former Top Pentagon Official Reveals Brazen Defense Contractor Price Gouging
“The gouging that takes place is unconscionable,” said a former top negotiator for Raytheon and, later, the Pentagon.
Ecuador President Dissolves Parliament and Rules by Decree Until New Elections
Guillermo Lasso reportedly plans to use this power to roll back labor laws and privatize key state-owned assets.
The GOP Would Rather Hold Hungry Families Hostage Than Tax the Wealthy
The GOP, unable to destroy the social safety net through normal legislative processes, has turned to blackmail.
Sinema Illegally Used $180K in Campaign Funds on Lavish Trips, Complaint Alleges
In April 2022, Sinema seemingly spent $8,500 in campaign funds at a Ritz-Carlton hotel to run in the Boston Marathon.
NAACP Issues Travel Advisory to Florida Over Anti-Black History Education Laws
The advisory implores current residents to “defeat the regressive policies of this Governor and this state legislature.”