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Zahid Quraishi Becomes First Muslim-American Federal Judge in US History
Zahid Quraishi was confirmed by an 81-16 vote on the Senate floor Thursday.
Progressives Tell Biden “No Climate, No Deal” on Infrastructure Plan
Progressive members of Congress signaled willingness to withhold votes if key green energy proposals are excluded.
Biden Admin Scraps Trump Rule That Would Have Kicked 3 Million Off Food Stamps
The rule change could have also removed around 1 million children from being eligible to have free meals at school.
Biden’s “Bipartisanship” Has Let Manchin Take the Infrastructure Bill Hostage
Only a hard turn toward the reconciliation process has any real chance of resolving the infrastructure impasse.
Most Voters Prefer Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Over Smaller GOP Proposal
Two-thirds of voters agree that an infrastructure bill should be a “top” or “important” priority.
“Tax the Rich” Gains Momentum After Explosive Report on Billionaire Tax Dodging
The report found that the wealthiest Americans are often able to dodge most, if not all, federal income taxes.
New Poll Says Democrats Could Win Over Swing Voters With Paid Leave
New poll of swing state voters finds support for Democrats skyrockets when they support paid family and medical leave.
As Negotiations on Infrastructure Drag on, Progressives Urge Dems to Go It Alone
Progressives warn that they may not vote for the president’s infrastructure bill if it keeps getting watered down.
Supreme Court Denies Residency Path for Undocumented People on Humanitarian Visa
The ruling is a blow to undocumented people with Temporary Protected Status, many of whom have lived here for decades.
House Democrats Press Biden to Support Major Investment in Global Vaccine Supply
42 House Democrats are calling on Biden to support a $25 billion investment in the production of eight billion vaccines.