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Republicans Lie That It’s Democrats’ — Not Trump’s — Debts That Need to Be Paid
The current debt ceiling raise would cover debts incurred by Trump, though Republicans aren’t admitting it.
AZ Gov Can’t Restrict Money From Schools With Mask Rules, Treasury Dept Says
Recent polling shows that most Arizona residents oppose the Republican governor's anti-masking policies.
Elizabeth Warren Probes “Corrupt” Link Between Tax System and Private Sector
A recent report found that top accounting firms send employees to the federal government to rewrite tax code.
Bernie Sanders Says Key Obstacle to Passing Reconciliation Is Corporate Media
“There’s a big disconnect between the corporate media and working people,” Sanders tweeted.
Report: Trump’s Former Aides Plan to Defy January 6 Commission’s Subpoenas
The former aides have been ordered to hand over documents by Thursday, and to testify later this month.
Biden Gives Democrats Green Light to Weaken the Filibuster for Debt Ceiling Vote
Senate Democrats are weighing a new exception that would exempt debt ceiling votes from the filibuster.
Pence Diminishes Significance of Capitol Attack, Calls It “One Day in January”
Dozens of Trump loyalists called for Pence to be hanged during the Capitol attack.
Warren Calls for Insider Trading Investigation at Fed After Scandal Emerges
Directly before pandemic policy changes were announced, the Fed's vice chair made stock trades worth up to $5 million.
AG Garland Says FBI Will Assist Schools Facing Violence From Anti-Mask Parents
The order comes a week after the National School Boards Association called for the Biden administration to step in.
Sinema’s Approval Rating Plummets Among Democrats as She Allies With Lobbyists
The senator’s approval rating among Democrats, which was 67 percent earlier this year, has dropped to 46 percent.