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Spotlight on Trump’s Ties to Boeing Amid Probes of 737 MAX 8 Jets
The Trump administration’s close ties to Boeing are facing new scrutiny in the wake of deadly plane crashes.
Elizabeth Warren Says, “Get Rid of the Electoral College”
The Massachusetts senator's call for bold voting rights reform is part of her broader policy agenda.
Fascist Jair Bolsonaro Arrives to Meet With Trump
Brazil and the U.S. will reportedly discuss military and economic ties, as well as regime change in Venezuela.
1.4 Million Students Walk Out of Class Demanding Climate Action
Young people are demanding world leaders do more to address the dangers of climate change.
Big Pharma Is Running an Elaborate Shell Game — and Lives Are at Stake
Big Pharma’s gambit to deflect attention and blame is dishonest and inaccurate.
Senate Votes to Terminate National Emergency
The final vote count was 59-41, with 12 Republicans joining Democrats to pass the resolution of disapproval.
Pelosi Says Impeaching Trump Is “Not Worth It,” But Progressives Push Ahead
Democrats are continuing to push for the impeachment of Trump, despite Pelosi speaking out against it earlier this week.
Beto O’Rourke Is Running for President
O’Rourke made it official with a video released on Thursday morning.
The 2020 Democrats of the “Anti-Green New Deal Coalition”
Some 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls show less-than-full-throated support for the Green New Deal.
As Bankers Back Away, For-Profit Prison Companies Step Up Political Spending
Under mounting pressure from critics, private-prison firms are stepping up their political influence.