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Critics Blast $600 Stimulus Checks That Won’t Cover 1 Month’s Rent for Most
The $600 checks are half of what a coronavirus economic aid package offered most Americans earlier this year.
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Neighbors Are Trying to Block His Return
When Trump returns to Mar-a-Lago, he may be turned away by neighbors citing rules against using clubs as a residence.
McConnell Acknowledges Biden’s Win, Tells GOP Senators Not to Contest It
McConnell's recognition of Biden's election victory comes several weeks after media outlets declared him the winner.
Biden: Trump Attempted to Invalidate 20 Million Votes in Four States
A number of Republicans -- including Mitch McConnell -- finally recognized Biden's win after the Electoral College vote.
Inadequate COVID Stimulus Is Pushing Cities and States to Make Draconian Cuts
As cities and states stare down a growing financial apocalypse, they have begun to slash vital public services.
Sick Leave. Housing Aid. Unemployment. Congress Has Our Lives in Its Hands.
Capitalism will win, of course; the question is how much more we the people will lose.
Super PACS Run by Former McConnell Aides Are Pouring Money Into Georgia Runoffs
The combined spending of groups linked to the Senate Majority Leader totals about 45 percent of all outside spending.
Sanders Slams McConnell for Pushing Tax Deductions for CEOs in COVID Relief
The measure contains a 100 percent deduction for business meals but nothing for millions of hungry families.
Trump Is Headed to Georgia to “Help” With the Runoffs. The GOP Is Terrified.
A portion of Trump’s fervent base is calling for a conservative voter boycott of the January 5 Senate runoff in Georgia.
McConnell COVID Plan: No Direct Payments and Stricter Unemployment Requirements
Analysts caution that McConnell's goal is to undermine Biden's presidency and gain GOP seats in 2022 and beyond.