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TX Voting Rights Fight Takes Ugly Turn as House GOP Vote to Arrest Dem Lawmakers
The GOP Speaker of the house signed 52 civil arrest warrants for the Democrats who absented themselves to deny quorum.
While Complaining About “Woke Politics,” Hawley Offers Critical Race Theory Ban
The senator is seeking reconciliation bill proposals like barring critical race theory in federal diversity training.
Twitter Suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene for 1 Week Over False Vaccine Claims
This is not the first time the far right congresswoman from Georgia has tweeted lies about the coronavirus and vaccines.
Senate Passes Infrastructure Bill With Some GOP Support. Don’t Get Too Excited.
“Infrastructure Week” is not eternal -- but it sure feels that way.
Andrew Cuomo Resigns as Governor of New York Amid Sexual Harassment Scandal
The governor’s resignation will take effect in 14 days, he announced on Tuesday.
Pentagon Will Require Military Personnel to Get COVID Vaccinations by Next Month
Every active duty military member will have to be vaccinated by mid-September, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
McConnell Is Now Promising “Enormous” Debate Over Deficit Which He Helped Create
Now that Democrats are in charge, Mitch McConnell is happy to forget the $7.8 trillion deficit that Trump ran up.
Commission on Capitol Attack Contemplates Requesting Jan. 6 Trump Call Logs
The call logs may signal who might be subpoenaed to uncover what was discussed with Trump during the Capitol attack.
Sanders Unveils Final $3.5T Reconciliation Package Alongside Infrastructure Bill
The bill includes provisions to lower the Medicare eligibility age and create a Civilian Climate Corps.
Buffalo Democratic Machine Considers Axing Mayorship to Evade India Walton
It’s a sobering reminder that establishment Democrats often go to great lengths to preserve power and isolate the left.