Another Democratic Senator Announces Support For Ending The Filibuster

Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) announced her support for ending the filibuster on Thursday. She is the latest Democratic senator to endorse allowing the Senate to pass legislation by a simple 50 vote majority, rather than the current 60 vote threshold needed to end a filibuster. “I’ve made up my mind,” Smith tweeted Friday morning. “We need to move this country […]

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Trump sued for 'incitement to riot' and terrorism over Capitol attack by House Democrat who served as impeachment manager

Rep. Eric Swalwell filed a lawsuit against Trump and his allies over the Capitol attack. The suit accuses the defendants of incitement to riot, among other charges.  Swalwell alleges that Trump and his allies caused severe emotional distress to Congress. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California, a former House impeachment manager, […]

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Tim Graham: Dr. Seuss or 'Muppet Show' trigger warnings? Liberals, spare us. You say nothing about this

eBay book burn: Auction site bans Dr. Seuss, not "Mein Kampf" Podcast host Matt Walsh discusses eBay’s decision to delist the author’s work for supposed racist imagery on ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight’ The hottest theme in liberal punditry is mocking conservatives for their objections to Woke Culture’s long march through American entertainment conglomerates. It’s not “real news.” NBC late-night “comedian” Seth […]

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Cammack rips Dems' police reform bill as 'backdoor attempt to defund the police'

Rep. Cammack on Democrats’ police reform bill: ‘It’s just backdoor attempt to defund the police’ Florida GOP Rep. Kat Cammack, whose husband is a veteran first responder, sounds the alarm on Democrats’ reform bill on ‘Fox & Friends’ A new Democratic police reform bill would effectively defund police officers and deprive them of life-saving equipment, Florida GOP Rep. Kat Cammack said on […]

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Black and Hispanic women aren't sharing in the job market recovery

Employment statistics for women of color were not only more severe when the Covid-19 pandemic began, but are more sluggish in improving. For white workers, the unemployment rate fell to 5.6% in February. But for Black and Hispanic workers, reported jobless rates were 9.9% and 8.5%, respectively. But as stark as the race- and ethnicity-based disparities are, the recession's unequal […]

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New York lawmakers move to strip Gov. Cuomo of emergency Covid powers as sexual harassment, death data scandals roil state

New York state lawmakers began debate over a move to strip Gov. Andrew Cuomo of emergency powers he invoked last year to deal with the Covid pandemic. The effort came as the Democratic governor dealt with two major scandals: a cover-up of coronavirus nursing home death data by his administration and accusations by three women that he sexually harassed them. […]

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Merkel meeting hit by bizarre clash as ally defends Smurf insult – ‘Small and cunning’

Angela Merkel 'stuck to EU rules' on vaccine rollout says expert When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights.You can unsubscribe at any time. After nine hours of tough […]

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House Session Canceled After Intelligence On Militia Plot To Attack Capitol

The House of Representatives cancelled Thursday’s session following intelligence report that extremists planned to attack the Capitol buildings on March 4, a date that conspiracy theorists say former President Donald Trump will return to the White House. The House voted on a police reform bill Wednesday night ahead of its scheduled voting Thursday after Capitol Police said it obtained intelligence […]

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Live stimulus updates: Senate Republicans try to slow passage of $1.9 trillion COVID relief package they fiercely oppose

WASHINGTON – A final Senate vote might not happen until late Friday or over the weekend on a COVID rescue package that includes $1,400 payments, extends unemployment benefits and expands vaccine distribution as Republicans continue to throw roadblocks to delay President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. Debate on the bill was scheduled to begin Thursday after Vice President Kamala Harris, […]

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