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More Than 8 Million Have Been Forced Into Poverty Since COVID Relief Ended in US
The CARES Act helped keep millions afloat, but no further relief will even be discussed until after the election.

Tuesday’s Down-Ticket Elections Are the Most Important in Generations
It’s not always about the top of the ticket. This year, of all years, is looking to prove that out.

Amid Staff COVID Outbreak, Democrats Call on Pence to Stop Presiding Over Senate
This comes as Senate Republicans are scheduled to ram through the final confirmation vote for Amy Coney Barrett.

Lindsey Graham Called Out for Illegal Campaign Soliciting in Senate Building
The senator congratulated his opponent for his record-breaking fundraising during his law violating solicitation.

Senate Race Between Lindsey Graham and Jaime Harrison Shifts to a “Toss-Up”
Cook Political Report analysts call the contest the most “surprising race” of the year.

Democrats Present GOP With Yet Another Opportunity to Pass COVID Relief
The revised HEROES Act includes emergency funding for schools, election assistance, the U.S. Postal Service and more.

Romney Says He’ll Back Rush to Name Ginsburg Successor
With just weeks until the election, there's a strong possibility a nominee will be confirmed during a lame-duck session.

The House Is About to Pass Marijuana Decriminalization. What Will the Senate Do?
Marijuana legalization enjoys support from a clear and bipartisan majority of voters.

Uprisings Against Evictions Are Sweeping the Country Today
As many as 40 million people could be displaced from their homes in the next several months.

Trump and Sen. Martha McSally Could Lose Arizona for GOP, Republicans Fear
Sagging poll numbers for Trump and McSally threaten to flip both chambers of the state legislature to Democrats.