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Biden Hailed Debt Deal as a Win for the US. But Who Actually Won?
David Sirota says Democrats should’ve raised the debt ceiling after midterms, when the party still controlled Congress.
Debt Deal’s Harsh Cuts Weren’t Cruel Enough to Please GOP Presidential Hopefuls
Multiple GOP presidential hopefuls led the charge against the debt deal, saying it didn’t cut social programs enough.
Most Americans Want Gun Reform — But State Laws Have Loosened Since Uvalde
Lawmakers have largely failed to respond to the hundreds of mass shootings since the shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
House Republicans Plan to Unveil Deficit-Exploding Tax Cuts for the Rich
The move further shows that “this hostage crisis has never been about deficits for the GOP,” tweeted Rep. Ilhan Omar.
GOP Lawmakers Auction McCarthy’s Chapstick for $100K During Debt Crisis Meeting
The money raised will go toward funding the GOP lawmakers' own future campaigns, Politico reported.
Rep. Paul Gosar’s Aide Pledged Loyalty to White Supremacist Nick Fuentes
A new report undermines plausible deniability for one of Trump’s staunchest supporters in Congress.
Calls Grow for Rep. George Santos to Resign as Legal Troubles Continue to Mount
Santos's federal charges include wire fraud, money laundering and fraudulently collecting unemployment benefits.
Republican Rep. George Santos Arrested on 13 Charges
Charges against Santos include money laundering, wire fraud, theft of public funds and lying to Congress.
Debt Limit Vote Offers a Preview of GOP Attacks If Party Controls Congress
The rush proposal cuts funding for federal agencies and expands work requirements for Medicaid and food stamps.
GOP Bills Seek to Punish Prosecutors in State-Based Investigations Into Trump
The bills are a show of congressional Republicans' continued loyalty to the former president.