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Majority of Likely Voters Support Higher Taxes for Billionaires, Poll Finds
Sen. Ron Wyden’s Billionaires Income Tax proposal enjoys majority support from Democrats and Republicans alike.
Republicans Who Backed Trump Tax Cuts Now Accuse Dems of Slashing Taxes for Rich
New Republican ads attack Democrats on Build Back Better — which will actually raise taxes on wealthiest Americans.
Matthew McConaughey Says He Won’t Run for Governor of Texas Next Year
The actor's decision leaves Democrat Beto O'Rourke and Republican Gov. Greg Abbott as the main candidates in the race.
Omar Condemns GOP for Letting Boebert’s “Anti-Muslim Bigotry” Go Unpunished
GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert falsely told an audience that Rep. Ilhan Omar was mistaken for a suspected suicide bomber.
Trump Has Already Laid the Groundwork to Subvert the 2024 Election
Democrats must take seriously the possibility of this nightmare scenario and take action to prevent it from happening.
Communications and Electronics Lobbying Skyrockets Amid Microchip Shortage
The communications and electronics sector has contributed $20.6 million to members of Congress this year.
Schumer Got $66K From Top Health Insurance Lobbyist Amid Build Back Better Talks
Senator Chuck Schumer accepted a bundle of campaign contributions from the lobbyist sometime between July and September.
Whatever Passes for “Normal” Amid COVID Is About to Take Yet Another Hard Turn
In 15 states, patients with confirmed or suspected COVID are already taking up more ICU beds than they were a year ago.
Dems “Need to Get Thicker Skin,” GOP Lawmaker Whines Week After Gosar Censure
Democrats in the House say that the GOP’s repeated justification of violent rhetoric is creating a toxic workplace.
Rally Organizers Used Burner Phones to Talk With Trump Officials on January 6
The organizers insisted the phones be purchased with cash, suggesting they wanted communications hidden at all costs.