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In Historic First, House Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana
The legislation contains racial justice provisions addressing harms caused by the war on drugs.
GOP Motions to Adjourn Congress as COVID, Eviction and Hunger Crises Worsen
House Democrats blocked the Republicans' attempt to end the session without passing any additional relief measures.
Dozens of Trump’s Appointees Will Keep Their Jobs After Biden Takes Over
Officials appointed by Trump who'd otherwise lose their jobs under Biden have been approved for permanent positions.
Trump-Aligned Lawyers Push for Boycott of Georgia Senate Runoff Elections
If Democratic candidates win both runoff races next month, it would strip control of the Senate from the GOP.
Indian Farmers Lead Historic Strike and Protests Against Narendra Modi
Some 250 million workers took part in the largest strike in history against Modi's neoliberal labor reforms.
Trump Remains Indignant Because He Cheated So Hard — and Still Lost
If I cheated that hard and still lost, I’d have trouble believing it, too.
Trump Tells Party Faithful He Will Run for President Again in 2024
Trump's statement on Tuesday was his first public acknowledgment of considering another run for office.
Trump Is Headed to Georgia to “Help” With the Runoffs. The GOP Is Terrified.
A portion of Trump’s fervent base is calling for a conservative voter boycott of the January 5 Senate runoff in Georgia.
“Someone’s Going to Get Killed” Over Trump’s Voting Lies, Georgia Official Says
A Georgia official said Trump is fueling death threats against election workers. Trump doubled down in response.
Sources Say Trump, Giuliani Have Talked About Pardoning
Trump has also reportedly discussed with aides the idea of pardoning himself.