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GOP Quietly Deletes Praise for Trump-Taliban Deal From RNC Website
The GOP appears to be taking a sudden about-face on whether or not the U.S. should continue occupying Afghanistan.
Bernie Sanders, Barbara Lee Call for Opening US to Refugees From Afghanistan
Progressives argue that the U.S. has a responsibility toward "refugees fleeing the consequences of our actions.”
Chomsky: Biden’s “Radical” Proposals Are Minimum Measures to Avoid Catastrophe
An ever-growing military budget and continued support for oil and gas meanwhile push us inexorably toward doomsday.
On $3.5 Trillion Package, McConnell Meets Defeat — But the Fight’s Not Over
The Senate's passage of the reconciliation bill is a hopeful sign for a desperate country.
TX Voting Rights Fight Takes Ugly Turn as House GOP Vote to Arrest Dem Lawmakers
The GOP Speaker of the house signed 52 civil arrest warrants for the Democrats who absented themselves to deny quorum.
Pentagon Will Require Military Personnel to Get COVID Vaccinations by Next Month
Every active duty military member will have to be vaccinated by mid-September, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
Commission on Capitol Attack Contemplates Requesting Jan. 6 Trump Call Logs
The call logs may signal who might be subpoenaed to uncover what was discussed with Trump during the Capitol attack.
Progressive Caucus Won’t Back Infrastructure Bill Lacking “Popular Priorities”
Progressive lawmakers warned that they will not vote for the bipartisan deal if it does not adequately fund human needs.
Families of 9/11 Victims Tell Biden to Release Info or Stay Away From Memorials
Pressure is mounting on the state to declassify information on Saudi leaders' involvement in or support for the attacks.
Biden Promised a Workplace Safety Rule. Industry Got Him to Issue a Narrow One.
Biden's much-anticipated workplace safety rule excludes most workers — and some in the labor movement are not happy.