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GOP Tax Plan Slammed by Critics as Glimpse Into Party’s Economic Priorities
An estimate finds the poorest 20 percent of the U.S. would pay about 70 percent of their income in taxes under the plan.
McCarthy Says “It’s Not My Role” to Remove George Santos Despite Rampant Lies
McCarthy has refused to discipline Santos despite having numerous options to do so as speaker of the House.
George Santos Changes His Story About How He Got $625,000 in Campaign Funds
Santos's campaign has pivoted, saying that previously reported personal loans weren't actually from personal funds.
Republicans Want to Raise Retirement Age to 70 as Life Expectancy Is Falling
This would shorten the retirement window to a mere six years, if the latest life expectancy average holds.
The RNC Is Already Warning Its Nominee Will Boycott 2024 Presidential Debate
Televised debates are already skewed toward the right, commentators say.
Warren: Debt Ceiling Crisis Wouldn’t Even Exist Without Trump Tax Overhaul
“Who’s going to pay to run this government? The Republicans are real clear on that: not the rich folks,” she said.
Iowa GOP Pushes “Profoundly Cruel and Petty” Food Benefit Restrictions
The bill would bar Iowans from buying fresh meat, white grains, nuts, canned fruits, and other foods with SNAP benefits.
Activists Call for Mass Rallies on Sunday to Protest Abortion Bans
Nancy Davis, a survivor of Louisiana’s abortion ban, will be leading the march in Baton Rouge.
GOP Plan to Cut Social Security and Medicare Is Disliked Among Republican Voters
If the GOP tries to force cuts to Social Security via the debt ceiling, it would be against their own base’s wishes.
Democrats Lambast GOP Plan to Abolish Income Tax and Impose 30 Percent Sales Tax
“Are they TRYING to show exactly how out of touch they are?” Sen. Elizabeth Warren wrote.