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Sanders Denounces Manchin for “Intentionally Sabotaging” Democratic Agenda
“Manchin represents the very wealthiest people in this country — not working families in West Virginia or America.”
Constitutional Law Prof Tells Dems: Use 14th Amendment to Block Trump 2024 Run
Trump is reportedly considering announcing a 2024 presidential run sometime in the fall.
January 6 Committee Subpoenas Secret Service in Search for Deleted Texts
“The committee is absolutely determined to get to the bottom of this,” said Rep. Jamie Raskin.
Trump Campaign Continued Steering Donor Money to Firm Involved in Jan 6. Rally
Trump's political operation paid more than $1.4 million to a single firm in May of this year alone.
Palestinians Face Forced Expulsions as Biden Pledges Allegiance to Israel
Biden promised Israel $3.8 billion in annual military aid to maintain the illegal occupation of Palestinian lands.
House Democrats Push GOP to Take a Position on Military-Style Assault Rifles
Lawmakers will consider a ban on assault weapons sales and have called on gun makers to testify.
AOC Calls for Congress to Strip Supreme Court of Its Ability to Rule on Abortion
Democrats are also calling for the Supreme Court to be barred from ruling on contraception or marriage equality.
If Trump Jumps Into Presidential Race Before Midterms, All Bets Are Off
Could Trump possibly continue to fail upward? If he enters the race, pundits can set their predictions on fire.
Secret Service Texts From January 6 Were Deleted After Watchdog Requested Them
The deleted messages could have provided greater insight into the day the Capitol was ransacked.
Noam Chomsky: Biden’s Middle East Trip Contains Echoes of Trump’s Policies
Biden's Middle East tour includes a meeting with Palestinian leaders. Chomsky notes, “Palestinian hopes lie elsewhere.”