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Biden Removes Student Loan Forgiveness From Budget Proposal
Biden previously supported canceling up to $10,000 of student debt but has postponed action on the proposal for months.
New Texas Bill Reduces Polling Locations in Blue and Nonwhite Districts
The bill would increase polling places in many Republican-represented districts while cutting them in Democratic areas.
Finance Execs Are Pouring Millions Into Super PAC Supporting Yang’s Mayoral Run
A super PAC supporting Andrew Yang's run for NYC mayor has taken cash from execs who have given millions to GOP groups.
Progressives Slam Biden for Slashing His Own Infrastructure Plan by $600 Billion
Critics said the president's decision to embrace cuts is a disastrous approach to the economic and climate crises.
GOP Wants Volunteering at the Polls to Come With Risk of Jail Time or Huge Fines
As the GOP moves to sabotage the electoral process, these laws aim to scare away potential voters and poll workers.
Biden Wants to Hire 87,000 Additional IRS Agents to Go After Wealthy Tax Dodgers
Beefing up IRS audits for the wealthy could increase federal revenues by $700 billion over next 10 years.
Dark Money Groups Are Pouring Untold Millions Into 2021 Redistricting Efforts
This cycle, the stakes could not be higher.
Trump Charged the Secret Service More Than $40,000 “Rent” Since Leaving Office
Trump receives a presidential pension that could easily pay for his security detail's stays at his resorts.
NY Investigations Into Trump Seek to “Flip” His Longtime Financial Adviser
Allen Weisselberg's personal taxes and role in the Trump Organization are facing legal scrutiny.
Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduces Bill to Help Save the USPS
The bipartisan bill has the support of 10 Senate Republicans and has strong potential to pass.