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Trump Continues to Ignore COVID as His GOP Enablers Make It Worse
Let's never forget all the Republicans who enabled this catastrophe.
Critics Blast $600 Stimulus Checks That Won’t Cover 1 Month’s Rent for Most
The $600 checks are half of what a coronavirus economic aid package offered most Americans earlier this year.
AOC Slams Democrats for Shutting Progressives Out of Policy Negotiations
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned Friday that a one-time check of $600 is “not enough.”
As More Red States Legalize Marijuana, Some Officials Try to Stymie Efforts
Some marijuana opponents are turning to the courts and local officials to undo, or at least defang, the measures.
Trump Reportedly Entertained Michael Flynn’s “Martial Law” Proposal in Meeting
The lame-duck president's willingness to entertain such proposals highlights the threat he still poses to democracy.
Warren Introduces Bill Banning Members of Congress From Owning or Trading Stock
The bill comes as Georgia Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler face scrutiny over suspiciously well-timed trades.
Ban on Digital Ads Lifts for Georgia Runoffs, Opening “Dark Money” Floodgates
In the first three days since Google’s ban ended, one Republican-aligned group spent at least $22,500 on digital ads.
Loeffler Won’t Say If She Backs Challenge to Electoral College Certification
The plan to challenge the results of the Electoral College has zero chance of being successful.
Ilhan Omar Says Congress Is “Not Embarrassed Enough” for Failing on COVID Relief
Researchers estimate that nearly 8 million people in the U.S. have been pushed into poverty since the summer.
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Neighbors Are Trying to Block His Return
When Trump returns to Mar-a-Lago, he may be turned away by neighbors citing rules against using clubs as a residence.