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Jamaal Bowman Calls Manchin the “New McConnell” for Blocking For the People Act
The progressive from New York blasted Manchin for rejecting the attempt to standardize voting and election rules.
DNC and RNC Have Already Smashed Fundraising Records Ahead of 2022 Midterms
The DNC raised twice as much in the first four months of 2022 than it did in the same period after the 2016 election.
House Democrats Press Biden to Support Major Investment in Global Vaccine Supply
42 House Democrats are calling on Biden to support a $25 billion investment in the production of eight billion vaccines.
Top ALEC Official Is Behind Conspiracy Theory-Fueled Arizona Ballot Audit
Arizona State Senate President Karen Fann serves as a ranking board member of the conservative corporate lobbying group.
GOP Lawmakers Aim to Copy Disastrous Arizona “Audit” Throughout US
The Maricopa County, Arizona, audit has had a number of embarrassing missteps.
FBI Probes Allegation That DeJoy Used Illegal Scheme to Rise as GOP Megadonor
Former employees have alleged that DeJoy pressured them to donate to GOP candidates with the promise of reimbursement.
Senate Parliamentarian Creates New Obstacle for Dems’ Infrastructure Plans
Some Democratic aides say the ruling means lawmakers will have to go bigger on a reconciliation package later this year.
Despite Biden’s Concessions, GOP Refuses to Meet Him Halfway on Infrastructure
Biden has asked the GOP to reconcile the roughly $1.4 trillion gap between his plan and theirs, but they are reluctant.
Trump’s Blog Shuts Down Weeks After Launch, Having Failed to Garner a Following
Though the blog was supposed to “redefine the game,” it garnered very little traffic compared to his social media posts.
Even With Light at the End of the Pandemic Tunnel, We Mustn’t Be Complacent
The hope of economic recovery can unravel very quickly if we give in to GOP pressure against a big infrastructure bill.