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Dominion Voting Systems Sues Fox News for $1.6 Billion
Fox has previously defended itself by saying it “had a right to cover” false accusations from Trump and his allies.
Right-Wing Groups Attack Election and Ethics Reform Bill
Conservative groups are pulling out the stops to attack S. 1 and its House equivalent, H.R. 1.
Biden Warns Republicans at Press Conference: Don’t Abuse the Filibuster, or Else
When asked if he'd back ending the archaic Senate rule, Biden deferred: “Let's deal with the abuse first,” he said.
Bernie Sanders Introduces Bills to Fix the “Corrupt and Rigged Tax Code”
As budget chairman, Sanders has introduced bills to tax corporations and the wealthy while helping the working class.
There’s a Path to Ending the Filibuster, If Democrats Move Wisely
It's time to clear a path to improve people's lives with historic progressive legislation. The filibuster must go.
Klobuchar Defends Voting Rights Bill, Deriding “Chaos” of GOP-Backed Suppression
The For the People Act would expand early voting, require states set up automatic voter registration, and more.
21 GOP-Led States Threaten to Sue to Use COVID Relief on Tax Cuts
The Biden administration wanted to ensure the money was invested in local economies, not used to underwrite tax cuts.
Mitch McConnell’s Lies Keep Getting Called Out
The minority leader has recently been caught in lies about the filibuster, voting rights and contact with Biden.
Inspired by Georgia, GOP Is Creating “Best Practices” Guide on Voter Suppression
With help from the Heritage Foundation, GOP leaders are working on national guidelines for voter suppression laws.
Senate Dems Have a Plan to Showcase GOP’s Filibuster Abuse. Biden’s On Board.
A group of historians told Biden it's time for him to go “big and fast” with his agenda, with or without the filibuster.