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Trump Plans to Seize Control of the Budget Via an Obscure Legal Theory
Trump and his advisers assert that he can unilaterally “impound” funds if he opposes them or deems them wasteful.
GOP House Rep Aims to Ban Incoming Trans Lawmaker From Using Women’s Restrooms
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride called the proposal a distraction to “manufacture culture wars” and avoid important issues.
52 House Democrats Voted for Defeated Bill Enabling Trump Assault on Nonprofits
The bill could be revived in the next Congress, which is likely to be under full Republican control.
Democrats Have Edge in Swing House Races, According to Election Forecasters
Democrats are running strong challengers in a handful of districts that could swing control of the House.
These Swing Districts Will Determine Who Controls the House of Representatives
Only a small number of congressional races are considered toss-ups going into November.
Biden Admin Launches Stealth Bomber Attack on Yemen Without Congress’s Approval
The strikes come days after the Pentagon announced deployment of US troops and an advanced anti-missile system to Israel.
Downballot Democrats Warn They Could Lose Majorities in Swing State Legislatures
Campaigners say even a Harris victory may not prevent GOP takeovers in states like Michigan, Pennsylvania and Minnesota.
Veterans for Peace Demands Probe Into Blinken’s Enabling of Israel’s Genocide
The group urged the DOJ to impanel a grand jury to investigate and potentially indict Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Congressional Dems Call Out Companies That Pay Execs More Than They Pay in Taxes
Among the 35 companies named and shamed were giants like Netflix, Ford and Tesla.
Arab American Leader Maya Berry Responds After GOP Senator’s Racist Questioning
Berry says the experience illustrated the very problem of dehumanization the hearing was meant to address.