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Supreme Court Reform Commission Delays Final Report Publication to December 15
The delay is happening for an additional meeting and to evaluate the “important substance” of reforms, a source said.
Democrats Add Weaker Paid Leave and Drug Pricing Plans Back Into Reconciliation
Paid leave may not make it into the final bill, as the measure still faces staunch opposition from Sen. Joe Manchin.
India Walton’s Mayoral Defeat in Buffalo Sets Dangerous Precedents for the Left
Byron Brown’s victory is a grim lesson about the lengths to which power will go to protect profit and capital.
Democratic Incumbent Governor Murphy Squeezes Out Win in New Jersey
Polling had suggested that Phil Murphy would win by a much wider margin.
Voters Will Punish Democrats If They Don’t Deliver on Their Promises
Disappointing election results for Democrats are tied to their inability to pass major legislation in Washington.
Virginia Gubernatorial Winner Encapsulates the Worst Elements of the Modern GOP
Everything about the race was awful, and establishment Democrats deserve plenty of blame for Glenn Youngkin's win.
Sanders Slams Democrats’ Tax Break for the Wealthy as “Beyond Unacceptable”
The SALT cap repeal is a gift to the richest 1 percent and would be the costliest proposal in the reconciliation bill.
Arizona Supreme Court Rules That Mask Mandate Ban Is Unconstitutional
The ban was passed through a series of budget bills, which goes against rules set out in the state constitution.
Gun Dealers Are Selling Accessories With “Let’s Go Brandon” Slogan on Them
The phrase is a not-so-secretive way for Trump supporters to voice their dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden.
Sanders Slams Manchin’s Hypocrisy on Infrastructure Bill, Which Adds to Deficit
Manchin said on Monday that the reconciliation bill may be too expensive for him to support.