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Warren: Debt Ceiling Crisis Wouldn’t Even Exist Without Trump Tax Overhaul
“Who’s going to pay to run this government? The Republicans are real clear on that: not the rich folks,” she said.
Trump Plans to Ditch His Own Social Media Site Upon Returning to Twitter — Report
“There's no need” for Trump to continue using Truth Social past this summer, one source close to him said.
“Get These Weapons of War Out of Our Communities”: Dems Push for Assault Gun Ban
Thirty-nine mass shootings have taken place across the U.S. this month alone, according to Gun Violence Archive.
Poll Finds Most New Yorkers Want George Santos to Resign From House Seat
The Siena College poll found that Santos has just an 8 percent approval rating among suburbanite voters in the state.
Ruben Gallego Announces Senate Run Against Kyrsten Sinema in 2024
“The rich and the powerful, they don’t need more advocates,” Gallego said in his campaign announcement video.
Progressives Slam Biden’s Choice for Chief of Staff as Health Care “Profiteer”
Jeff Zients built a fortune investing in health care companies accused of fraud.
Iowa GOP Pushes “Profoundly Cruel and Petty” Food Benefit Restrictions
The bill would bar Iowans from buying fresh meat, white grains, nuts, canned fruits, and other foods with SNAP benefits.
Texas GOP Seeks to Override Local Prosecutors Who Oppose “Voter Fraud” Agenda
The GOP's true intent is to suppress the vote, particularly in marginalized communities, one attorney said.
3 Active-Duty Marines Arrested, Charged for Roles in Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
One of the Marines expressed a desire for the Capitol attack to ignite a second civil war.
Trump Demands Prison Sentence for Journalists Who Published Supreme Court Leak
Neither the leaker or the journalists who reported on the leaked documents violated a criminal statute.