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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.

A Majority of House Republicans’ New Committee Chairs Are Election Deniers
The GOP chairs will have a huge say in House priorities that could shape the future of U.S. democracy.

White House Demands McCarthy Reveal “Hidden Bargains” Made to Win Speakership
The American people deserve to know about "hidden bargains" McCarthy made to become speaker, the White House said.

Republican Arrested for Shootings on Dems’ Homes Months After His Election Loss
Solomon Pena, who lost by a three to one margin in a state representative race in November, refused to concede his loss.