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Jan. 6 Committee Requests Communications From Trump White House and Allies
The committee sent letters seeking a range of information, including Trump’s schedule and correspondence that day.
Regardless of Media Spin, Yesterday’s Budget Vote Was a Progressive Victory
Next month, we'll see one of this country's most extraordinary stretches of votes on vital legislation.
Only 11 Percent of Rental Aid Has Been Disbursed, Says US Treasury
States are delivering funds so slowly that an eviction surge is likely even if the Supreme Court upholds the moratorium.
9 House Dems Who Threatened Biden’s Bills Get Accolades From Pro-Business Groups
The pro-business, dark money group Chamber of Commerce is running ads praising those Democrats for their stance.
Centrists Lose Bid to Sabotage Reconciliation as House Advances $3.5T Bill
The vote allows Congress to proceed with crafting the $3.5 trillion bill that progressives and Democrats have lauded.
DeSantis’s Poll Numbers Plummet as Florida Deals With Terrifying COVID Numbers
Gov. Ron DeSantis is at odds with a majority of his constituents over how to prevent the spread of COVID in Florida.
Committee Seeks Jan. 6 Phone Records of Lawmakers With Possible Ties to Attack
The probe could have major implications for members of Congress with ties to the attack.
Cori Bush Blasts Centrists, Saying “Budget Resolution Isn’t a Political Pawn”
The centrists claimed this week that Joe Biden has their back, but the White House denied this was true.
Biden Calls on Business Leaders to Require Vaccinations Following FDA Approval
The president described the full FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine as “another good reason to get vaccinated.”
Anti-Fascists Stopped Proud Boys From Entering Portland’s City Center on Sunday
Activists said Sunday's events were a perfect example of how well-organized resistance to the far right can play out.