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Although Democrats May Benefit From Redistricting, Midterm Outlook Remains Grim
Republicans may still likely win back control of the House this year regardless of redistricting patterns.
Manchin Signals Unwillingness Toward Backing Biden’s Calls for Filibuster Reform
Manchin suggested he'd only back changes to the filibuster if a two-thirds supermajority in the Senate agreed to them.
Republicans Are Now Indistinguishable From the Violent Mob of January 6
The GOP party line was set on January 6, not just by the fringes, but by the most influential conservatives in the U.S.
Fauci Accuses Rand Paul of Exploiting the Pandemic to Fundraise
“You are [using] a catastrophic epidemic for your political gain,” Fauci added.
“Stick to the Facts” — Judge Rejects Claim That Trump Urged “Peace” on Jan. 6
The judge's comments came during a hearing involving lawsuits that alleged Trump was responsible for the Capitol attack.
Biden Will Back Filibuster Changes After Pressure From Voting Rights Groups
Although Democrats say they want to alter the filibuster rule, they still haven’t proposed specific changes.
Elizabeth Warren Demands Information on Fed Official’s Questionable Stock Trades
It was recently revealed that Fed Vice Chair Richard Clarida sold investment fund shares just as the market crashed.
North Carolina Voters Challenge Madison Cawthorn’s Candidacy
Members of Congress are barred from holding office if they gave “aid or comfort” to those involved in an insurrection.
Manchin Filibuster Talks Like “Negotiating Via Etch A Sketch,” Dem Sources Say
Lawmakers working on filibuster negotiations with Manchin say that they have to “start from scratch” every single day.
When Revolutionary Moments Arise Again — and They Will — What Will We Do?
When the left demobilizes the grassroots for elections, it cuts off popular forces that enable social transformation.