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Rahm Emanuel Helped Cover Up Murder 7 Years Ago. Now He Wants to Be Ambassador.
Emanuel may be able to disassociate from the communities he helped gut, but Chicagoans still suffer from his politics.
In Unanimous Vote, Jan. 6 Commission Holds Steve Bannon in Contempt of Congress
Criminal charges from Congress have never been filed against someone who has asserted executive privilege protections.
Ilhan Omar Calls Manchin’s Demand to Limit Child Tax Credit a “Terrible Idea”
“I can’t believe I have to say this, but it is a terrible idea to cut the Child Tax Credit,” wrote Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Texas GOP’s Electoral Map Gives White People Disproportionate Control Over State
The new map just passed the legislature by a largely party line vote and is expected to be signed into law.
Trump’s Lawsuit Against January 6 Commission Is a “Delay Tactic,” Members Say
Rep. Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California, said “the point” of Trump's lawsuit is to delay the commission's work.
Report: The Trump Administration Used Its Food Aid Program for Political Gain
The Farmers to Families program gave tens of millions of dollars to unqualified firms and was used to promote Trump.
Top New York Democrat Sparks Outrage by Comparing India Walton to David Duke
Jay Jacobs made the remarks when asked why he and other New York Democrats have refused to support Walton's candidacy.
Trump Warned His Backers Would Skip Midterms — New Polling Shows He May Be Right
Trump said last week that unless more audits took place, his base of supporters wouldn't take part in the midterm races.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Sold Over $1 Million in Stocks Right Before Crash
The sale came on the first day of October 2020, which was among the worst months of the pandemic for the stock market.
It’s Joe Manchin vs. the World, and Manchin Is Winning
For the time being and the foreseeable future, Manchin and his corporate sponsors hold the top cards.