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Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Prevent Trump Becoming Unelected Speaker of House
The Constitution doesn't prevent nonmembers of Congress from being selected by lawmakers to become Speaker of the House.
Biden Tried to Absolve Himself for Afghanistan Aftermath — But He Voted for War
From Bush to Biden, many powerful forces have been complicit. Now the war for profit continues in a different form.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Suspended From Twitter for Posting False COVID Claims
Greene has “multiple” strikes against her this year that could result in a permanent ban from the site in the future.
In Nod to Tax-Dodging Donors, Republicans Nix IRS Funding for Tax Enforcement
Republicans have dropped a proposal to increase funding for the IRS from the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
If Biden Wants to “Stand With the Cuban People,” He Can Ease the Cruel Blockade
Every U.S. president since Dwight D. Eisenhower has maintained the blockade against Cuba. Will Joe Biden change that?
Bernie Sanders Is the Real Force Behind the $3.5T Reconciliation Bill
The Vermont senator has been exercising a strong sway in negotiations with the White House for the Democrats’ bill.
Biden Admin Reverses Trump Policy to Open Alaskan Forest to Logging
The Biden administration will restore the ban on road construction and logging in the Tongass National Forest.
Biden-Merkel Meeting Fails to Move Forward Vaccine Patent Waiver
Biden's support for the waiver garnered applause, but he's since failed to convince other world powers to follow suit.
Breyer Says His Health, Not Politics, Will Drive Decision on SCOTUS Retirement
With a fragile 50-50 control of the Senate, some Democrats want Breyer to step aside and let Biden pick a new justice.
Fate of Democrats’ Ambitious $3.5 Trillion Bill Rests Once Again With Centrists
The West Virginia Democrat said he wants to see the “pay-fors” (how the bill would be funded) before making a decision.