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The Senate’s Latest COVID Stimulus Won’t Solve the Hunger and Housing Crisis
Hopes are pinned on a $908 billion proposal that includes only a fraction of what is necessary to contain these crises.
Georgia GOP Sen. David Perdue Skips Debate Amid Scrutiny Over Stock Trades
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jon Ossoff on Sunday was forced to debate an empty podium.
Senate GOP Wants to Freeze Pay for All Federal Workers During a Pandemic
The government could shut down on December 11 if Congress and Trump cannot agree on new spending legislation.
Georgia Senator Privately Pushed for Lucrative Tax Break for Sports Teamowners
The failed effort could have helped several of his donors, including fellow Sen. Kelly Loeffler.
Senate GOP Shatters 123-Year Tradition to Approve Even More Trump Judges
Judicial nominees of presidents who lost their reelection have not been confirmed after an election since 1897.
As Stimulus Runs Out, 56% of US Households Are Worried About Affording Food
If Congress fails to act, an estimated 12 million people will lose unemployment benefits by December 26.
Ted Cruz Calls Fellow Senator an “Ass” for Urging Mask Use During Senate Session
Cruz wrongly believes six feet of social distancing negates the need to wear a mask, but the CDC recommends doing both.
Georgia GOP Senators Heading for Run-offs Demand GOP Election Chief Resign
Georgia's secretary of state has pushed back strongly on baseless claims of fraud.
Trumpism Is Alive and Well — and It Won’t Go Away Even If Trump Does
As election officials process the ballots before them, I am processing the meaning of last night’s results.
McConnell Elicits Outrage by Invoking MLK in His Reelection Acceptance Speech
As Senate Majority Leader, McConnell has blocked the restoration of the Voting Rights Act since last December.