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On Super Bowl Sunday, a Look at the NFL Money Blitzing Washington
The owners of both the Rams and Patriots have duked it out in the arena of political spending.
Government Shutdown Is Over for Now, But Pain for Contractors Is Lasting
An estimated 4 million federal contract workers are not currently legally entitled to back pay following the shutdown.
An Antiwar Response to Trump’s Anti-Trans Military Ban Is Possible
If transgender people had better access to education and careers, they would not need to join the military.
With Friends Like These…
“I never said it wasn't collusion!”
Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Tlaib and Omar Call for Cuts to ICE Funding
The progressives sent a letter urging Democratic negotiators to slash funding for Trump's anti-immigrant agenda.
Trump Supports “Bible Literacy” Classes in Public Schools
At least six states have introduced “Bible literacy” bills that would allow schools to teach the Christian Bible.
Stopgap Measure to Reopen Government Will Strain SNAP Recipients
About 30 million people could face a gap of more than 40 days between monthly payments for food stamps.
Behind the Scenes
Cartooning is challenging in a post-satire USA.
Oil Refiners Rallied GOP to Push for Auto Standards Rollback
The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers actively recruited GOP governors to sign onto a public comment letter.
Bolton Pushes Privatization of Venezuela’s Oil as US Ratchets Up Pressure
The US has imposed a de facto embargo on oil from Venezuela’s state-run oil company.