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2 Democrats Join House GOP in Voting to Repeal Student Debt Relief
Critics say repealing the program would hit borrowers with surprise bills and nullify the student loan payment pause.
Americans Have Less Trust in Supreme Court Than Ever, Poll Finds
The proportion of people with “hardly any” confidence in the Supreme Court has shot up by 15 points since 2021.
New Report Details Dozens of Patients’ Complications in a Post-“Roe” US
“Banning abortion and tying providers’ hands impacts every aspect of care,” the author of the report said.
Billionaires Spent More on 2022 Elections Than Any Year in History
A new report finds that their collective congressional campaign contributions topped $1 billion for the first time.
Planned Parenthood Head Calls for Adding Justices to SCOTUS and More Reforms
“The courts have been used as a vehicle to advance a dangerous agenda,” the organization's president said.
SCOTUS Case May Slash Regulation of Everything From Workers’ Rights to Clean Air
Overruling “Chevron deference” could imperil our health, safety, labor, air, water, food and environmental protections.
The Supreme Court Could Soon Stop States From Being Able to Ban Assault Weapons
Recent polling shows the vast majority of Americans support a nationwide ban on assault weapons.
Government Ethics Watchdog Demands Clarence Thomas Resign Amidst Scandals
“Resignation is the only course of action that remains to undo the damage you have done,” wrote CREW.
Republicans Defending Clarence Thomas Have Gotten Nearly $500K From Harlan Crow
Lindsey Graham, the top Senate Judiciary Republican, has gotten tens of thousands of dollars from Harlan Crow.
Study: Without Reforms, Conservative Justices Will Run Supreme Court Until 2065
The Supreme Court has had a conservative majority since 1970.