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House Committee Is Ready to Subpoena Lawyer Who Wrote Trump’s Overthrow Memo
Trump attorney John Eastman wrote a memo telling Mike Pence how to overthrow the election, and Pence very nearly did so.
Progressives Say Reconciliation Framework Not Enough to Pass Infrastructure Bill
Dozens of progressives in Congress may vote against the infrastructure bill, says Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
Judge Bars Prosecutors From Calling Those Killed by Kyle Rittenhouse “Victims”
The judge has also formally barred prosecutors from noting Rittenhouse's connections to white nationalist groups.
Deborah Birx Admits Trump’s Campaign Distracted From COVID Response
Trump's former COVID coordinator testified to the House that at least 130,000 lives were unnecessarily lost.
Mo Brooks Says He’d Be “Proud” of His Staff If They Helped Plan January 6 Attack
Brooks wore body armor on January 6 while instructing the crowd to “start taking down names and kicking ass.”
Social Infrastructure Bill Has Been Gutted. Progressives May Not Let It Pass.
Democratic leadership wants the Congressional Progressive Caucus to “act like we’re winning,” even as they lose.
Most Americans Distrust Partisan Redistricting, Prefer Independent Commissions
Despite most desiring independent commissions, a majority of states let partisan legislatures redraw their maps.
Democrats Eye Billionaire Tax With Potential Backing From “Centrists”
The tax would be levied only on the investment incomes of the wealthiest 0.0002 percent of Americans.
Virginia Democrats Sue USPS Over Delays That Could Impact State Governor Race
The lawsuit cites a “significant delay in election mail,” calling the dysfunction “particularly egregious.”
Explosive Report Says GOP Congress Members Helped Plan Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
According to Rolling Stone, two Jan. 6 planners say lawmakers and White House staffers joined dozens of their meetings.