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Democrats Stick With $75K Threshold for Stimulus Checks After Pressure From Left
The House released legislation on Monday that keeps Biden’s original income threshold for the full stimulus checks.

Pandemic Response Inherited From Trump Was “More Dire” Than Biden Thought
Biden says that the previous administration indicated there was a lot more vaccine available than there actually was.

House Democrats Say Trump Admin Told CDC to Suppress COVID Tests to Hide Cases
Democrats investigating Trump’s COVID response found emails from Trump staffers trying to use data for political gain.

Biden Administration Announces the US Will Rejoin UN Human Rights Council
The U.S. seeks to join as an observer but could become a full voting member of the council later this year.

Ilhan Omar Says Lowering Income Threshold for Stimulus Will “Poison” Relief Bill
In seeking to appease Republicans, President Joe Biden may lose progressive lawmakers' support for the bill, Omar added.

Democrats Push for Monthly Child Stipends as Part of Biden’s Stimulus Package
Researchers say that the proposal could help lift millions closer to or above the poverty line.

Democratic Party Leaders Are Rushing Through Impeachment in Lieu of a Real Trial
Democratic leaders — with Biden's blessing — are preparing to rush the trial because Republicans are unhappy.

Sanders Has a “Room Full of Lawyers” Working to Ensure $15 Wage Bill Survives
Budget Chair Sanders says lawyers are working to show a pay hike is eligible for reconciliation after Biden cast doubt.

Sanders Slams Democrats Who Want to Further Limit Eligibility for Relief Checks
Sen. Bernie Sanders warned Democrats against adopting narrower eligibility restrictions for direct relief.

A Return to “Normal” Under Biden Is Not Good Enough. We Must Demand More.
From birth, the “normality” of capitalism is forced upon us. Let’s rebut the idea that it’s OK to live in oppression.