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“Send It Back” — Squad Tells Senate to Reject Rahm Emanuel’s Ambassadorship
“You can value Black life, or you can confirm Rahm Emanuel to an ambassadorship. Pick one,” wrote Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
Larry Elder Claims “Fraud” Before California Even Publishes Recall Results
The Republican's campaign began demanding an investigation into the Tuesday election even before results were released.
Barrett Says Supreme Court Isn’t Full of “Partisan Hacks” as It Guts “Roe”
Justice Barrett's statements are ironic considering the highly politicized circumstances of her nomination to the Court.
Conservative Democrats Threaten Devastating Cuts to Budget Bill
Will the Democrats retreat on a popular budget bill due to pressure from the Joe Manchins of the world?
Biden Says He Will Push Senate on Filibuster Reform Over Voting Rights
Joe Biden has told Democratic leadership in Congress that he’s ready to make calls campaigning for filibuster reform.
Organizers of Jan. 6 Rally Are Promoting Doctors Who Push Fake COVID Cures
The Tea Party Patriots Foundation sponsored events by a group that helped spread lies about cures for COVID-19.
The Right Wing “Never Forgot” 9/11 Because It Never Remembered It Correctly
The aftermath of 9/11 exposed how the right values white supremacy over democracy.
20 Years After 9/11, Republicans Are the Greatest Threat to the United States
Twenty years later, and all I can say is, “I had no idea it would be like this.”
Katie Porter Pans Manchin for “Fiscally Irresponsible” Opposition to $3.5T Bill
Though the bill is designed to pay for itself, Sen. Joe Manchin has been complaining about the price tag.
Pressley Urges $30B for Public Transit After “Inadequate” Infrastructure Bill
The bipartisan group of senators limited public transit spending to just $39 billion in the infrastructure bill.