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Buffalo Democratic Machine Considers Axing Mayorship to Evade India Walton
It’s a sobering reminder that establishment Democrats often go to great lengths to preserve power and isolate the left.
Progressive Caucus Won’t Back Infrastructure Bill Lacking “Popular Priorities”
Progressive lawmakers warned that they will not vote for the bipartisan deal if it does not adequately fund human needs.
Families of 9/11 Victims Tell Biden to Release Info or Stay Away From Memorials
Pressure is mounting on the state to declassify information on Saudi leaders' involvement in or support for the attacks.
Pelosi Opposed Student Loan Cancellation After Billionaire Ally’s Memo
The House speaker said last week that she believes the president doesn’t have the authority to cancel student debt.
Republicans Balk at Infrastructure Adding to Deficit After Opposing Pay-Fors
Republicans have rejected proposals to tax corporations and the rich and a proposal to enforce tax law on the rich.
Journalist Removed From McCarthy Presser Over Question on Jan 6 Commission
Journalist Grant Stern asked McCarthy why he opposed the formation of a commission to investigate the Capitol attack.
GOP Lawmaker Suing Pelosi Over House Mask Rules Contracts COVID
Rep. Ralph Norman announced he had coronavirus on Thursday, in spite of being vaccinated in February.
Republicans Are Reaping Millions in Donations With the “Pre-Checked Box”
Trump's campaign scammed donors with automatic recurring payments -- and now dozens of other Republicans are doing it.
Most Voters Think Trump Running in 2024 Would Be Bad for the Country, Poll Finds
Voters are split on who should control Congress in 2022, the poll also found.
Biden Admin Rejects WHO Call for Moratorium on Vaccine Boosters in Rich Nations
Public health advocates have warned that the White House is not doing enough to help poor nations get COVID vaccines.