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Biden Administration
Human Rights Defenders Slam Nomination of Elliott Abrams to Diplomacy Panel
Biden nominated Abrams, who has defended death squads and interventions, to serve on a bipartisan diplomacy commission.
More Than 1.2M Patients Have Been Booted Off Medicaid. Most Are Still Eligible.
An estimated 76 percent of those disenrolled were kicked off for “procedural reasons” like completing paperwork late.
End of Student Loan Freeze Will Be a “Massive Disaster,” Warns Consumer Advocate
New research shows that more than 1 in 13 borrowers are already behind on payments other than student debt.
Biden Administration Signals Openness to Nuclear Talks With Russia and China
Experts praised the statement but questioned the Biden administration’s long-term vision for arms control.
Debt Ceiling Deal Ends Freeze on Student Loan Payments for Millions
Debt relief activists are urging members of Congress and the Biden administration to strike the provision from the deal.
White House and GOP Reportedly Nearing Agreement to Raise Debt Ceiling
Key disputes remain as Sanders warns that allowing the GOP to hold the economy hostage would set a dangerous precedent.
Biden Administration Pauses Copper Mining Project on Sacred Apache Site
For years, tribal leaders in Arizona have fought to keep Oak Flat free from mining projects and other disturbances.
Ecuador President Dissolves Parliament and Rules by Decree Until New Elections
Guillermo Lasso reportedly plans to use this power to roll back labor laws and privatize key state-owned assets.
The GOP Would Rather Hold Hungry Families Hostage Than Tax the Wealthy
The GOP, unable to destroy the social safety net through normal legislative processes, has turned to blackmail.
Hospitals in 2 States Broke Law When Denying Abortion to a Miscarrying Patient
The Biden administration says failing to act violates a federal law requiring hospitals to provide emergency care.