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Trump Aimed His Mob “Like a Loaded Cannon” at Capitol, Impeachment Filing Claims
Democrats leading the call for Trump's indictment rejected Republican claims that doing so would be unconstitutional.
AOC Says She Went Into Hiding Prior to January 6, Fearing for Her Life
On January 4, Representative Ocasio-Cortez left the Capitol to find Trump militants at her car, yelling at her.
On Inauguration Day, Police Nationwide Went After Left-Wing Protesters
The increased police response following the events of January 6 ended up being directed toward anti-racist protesters.
Biden Condemns Burma Military Coup, as Critics Question Claims of Election Fraud
Biden suggested he might issue sanctions on the country if democratically elected officials weren't returned to power.
Is Corporate Money Threatening the Progressive Agenda in Congress?
Aides say that pauses on corporate PAC donations means lawmakers won’t oppose progressives as fiercely, WSJ reports.
We Did Not “Lose” Loved Ones and Normal Life to COVID. They Were Stolen.
Shipments of vaccine are spoiling because Trump’s “Operation Warp Speed” distribution process was smoke and mirrors.
50 House Democrats Back Resolution to Remove Marjorie Taylor Greene From Office
Greene has a history of racist, anti-Muslim and antisemitic comments, and has called for violence against Democrats.
Polls Show Support for Biden’s Executive Orders, as Progressives Push for More
The president has issued more than 40 executive orders since taking office on a number of different topics.
Sanders Says Bipartisanship Can Step Aside for COVID Relief for Families
Senate Republicans have proposed a majorly trimmed down version of Biden’s coronavirus stimulus package.
Burmese Military Executes Coup After Circulating Baseless Election Fraud Rumors
The army said it arrested civilian leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in response to “election fraud.”