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GOP Representative-Elect Santos Admits He Lied About College, Work History
Democrats have called for George Santos to resign or be expelled in light of revelations that he misled voters.
Senate Passes Measure Expanding Rights for Pregnant People in the Workplace
Many of the 24 Republicans who voted “no” on the measure also oppose abortion rights.
GOP Accused of Trying to Tank Government Funding by Pushing to Extend Title 42
Senators failed to reach a deal Wednesday night to advance the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package.
Chief Justice Roberts Grants GOP Request to Halt End of Title 42 Policy
The Biden administration and rights advocates have until 5 pm ET on Tuesday to respond.
McConnell Celebrates Government Funding Package That Excludes Child Tax Credit
McConnell touted the fact that the omnibus contains more money for the military than non-military domestic priorities.
House Passes Bill to Allow Puerto Ricans to Vote on Statehood or Independence
Ocasio-Cortez said the vote to let Puerto Rico decide on statehood, independence, or otherwise was a “watershed moment.”
Poll Shows Few Americans Believe House Republicans Will Enact Positive Change
Kevin McCarthy, the next presumptive Speaker of the House, has a negative approval rating, the poll finds.
Anti-Abortion Lawmakers Are Laying a Groundwork to Escape Oversight From Courts
Conservatives are trying to make it so that their abortion bans, among other things, aren’t subject to court rulings.
Student Debt Relief Opponent Runs to Chair Education Committee for GOP
Rep. Virginia Foxx has said she would eliminate the Department of Education if given the chance.
Right-Wing Groups Have Funneled $90M in Dark Money to “Moore v. Harper” Backers
Plaintiffs in the Supreme Court case seek to give politicians a pass to suppress voters and even overturn elections.