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Two Years of COVID Have Forced Us to Recalibrate Our Concept of Hope
Hope, now, is for me an exercise to see if I still have it in me to hope, despite all the reasons not to.
Republicans With Gun-Themed Xmas Photos Are Usual Recipients of Gun Lobby Cash
A group that bills itself as to the right of the NRA gave thousands to gun-wielding Republicans in 2020.
Sanders Takes Aim at Manchin’s Argument Against Build Back Better: “Not True”
Sen. Bernie Sanders noted Sen. Joe Manchin's uncritical support for a “bloated military budget” and “corporate welfare.”
Senators Against Generic COVID Vaccines Have Received Twice as Much Pharma Cash
18 GOP senators are seeking to block U.S. support for an intellectual property waiver for COVID-19 vaccines.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Block Presidential Records From Jan. 6 Committee
The appeal to the Supreme Court came on the last day before an injunction from a lower court ruling was set to expire.
Trump’s 2024 Campaign Will Likely Be: “I Did the Vaccines All by Myself!”
Donald Trump has not suddenly found religion here: He wants a piece of the action.
Biden Says He’s Running for Reelection in 2024, With a Big “If” Added
In the second half of 2021, Biden's approval ratings slipped into negative territory.
January 6 Committee Requests That Jim Jordan Speak With Them
Jordan is the second member of Congress that the select committee has requested to speak with.
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.