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McCarthy May Not Have the Votes to Unseat Omar From Committees
Three Republicans have indicated they are against ousting Omar from committees — potentially enough to sink the vote.
RNC Passes Resolution Urging GOP to Make Abortion Bans a Top Priority for 2024
The party is doubling down on its anti-abortion stance despite the vast unpopularity of abortion bans.
Omar, Schiff and Swalwell Blast McCarthy for Stripping Them From Committees
In an op-ed, the lawmakers wrote that McCarthy’s move is nothing more than a “partisan political stunt.”
Greene Eyes Trump 2024 Ticket After Securing Spots on Key Committees
Greene landed coveted seats on three House committees poised to become echo chambers of the right-wing media.
Lula’s New Government Is Taking Steps to Combat Racism in Brazil
One of Lula da Silva's first acts as president was to create new ministries of Indigenous Peoples and Racial Equality.
As the Public Focuses on Book Bans, the Right Is Quietly Defunding Libraries
To protect libraries, we need to fight defunding as hard as we fight book bans.
GOP Plan to Cut Social Security and Medicare Is Disliked Among Republican Voters
If the GOP tries to force cuts to Social Security via the debt ceiling, it would be against their own base’s wishes.
Democrats Lambast GOP Plan to Abolish Income Tax and Impose 30 Percent Sales Tax
“Are they TRYING to show exactly how out of touch they are?” Sen. Elizabeth Warren wrote.
A Majority of House Republicans’ New Committee Chairs Are Election Deniers
The GOP chairs will have a huge say in House priorities that could shape the future of U.S. democracy.
Over 100,000 Israelis March to Protest Netanyahu Government
Critics say Netanyahu's plan would damage judicial independence, foster corruption and set back minority rights.