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Sanders Urges Biden to Demand DeJoy’s Resignation Over USPS “Sabotage”
The senator warned that the deterioration of the postal service could undercut plans to distribute at-home COVID tests.
Democrats Implore Biden Officials to Create Vaccine Rules for Domestic Flights
Hawaii is the only state that has vaccine requirements for travelers from other parts of the country.
Manchin’s PAC Raked In Corporate Donations Just Before He Axed Build Back Better
Donations came from corporations that would likely have been impacted by the bill’s proposals.
Michael Flynn Sues January 6 Commission, Seeking to Block Subpoena
Flynn is the latest Trump associate to assert Fifth Amendment protections to avoid giving a deposition.
Facing Scrutiny, Biden Administration Extends Student Loan Pause Until May
Debt advocates celebrated the extension but urged Biden to follow up on a campaign promise to cancel student loans.
GOP Set to Ramp Up Voter Suppression Efforts in 2022
A new analysis says that Republicans show no signs of slowing down in the new year.
Trump’s COVID Army Boos Him for Revealing That He Received a Booster Shot
Polls show that the resistance to vaccines is now baked into the MAGA psyche, with him or without him.
Noam Chomsky: US-China Cooperation Is Essential to Avert a New Cold War
Ending the U.S.’s highly provocative military actions in the South China Sea is a necessary first step.
Georgia GOP Plans to Close All But One Polling Station in Lincoln County
“This is not about convenience for the citizens. This is about control,” one activist in the county said.
Is Killing the Build Back Better Act Part of Manchin’s Run for President?
Unlikely as it seems, Manchin is flush with millions from right-leaning interests — enough to fund a national campaign.