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Congress must listen to working families and overhaul healthcare, minimum wage and education

Americans are united on some of the most important issues facing our country and they want government to address these challenges

The Guardian - US · Jan 9, 2023

January 6 committee releases final report on Trump-fuelled Capitol riot

Report clocks in at 845 pages

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022

Donald Trump in 'multi-part conspiracy' in bid to overturn election says bombshell report

The damning 814-page report was released today and focuses on Trump's inaction as the rioters stormed the Capitol building leading to a number of deaths

Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022

Under oath, Michigan gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley refused to identify himself in Jan. 6 videos

LANSING, Mich. — Ryan Kelley, a former candidate for Michigan governor, repeatedly declined under oath to identify himself in videos from the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, according to a newly released transcript of his interview with investigators for a U.S. House committee.

Tribune News Service · Dec 22, 2022

Trial: Expert disputes Lake’s claim over her gov’s race loss

An expert testifying at Republican Kari Lake’s trial challenging her defeat in Arizona governor’s race said her claims about Election Day lines and voter disenfranchisement on the outcome of the race weren't backed by evidence

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022

Rep.-elect George Santos vows to respond next week to questions about holes in his bio

NEW YORK — U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos Thursday vowed to answer questions about gaping holes in his biography, even as new questions swirled about is claim to be a trailblazing gay conservative Republican.

Tribune News Service · Dec 22, 2022

Nine of 15 Texas State Senate committee chairs raised more money than the average member this cycle

Elections for all 31 seats in the Texas State Senate took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Republicans held an 18-13 majority heading into the election.

Ballotpedia · Dec 22, 2022

Sixteen of 31 Texas House committee chairs raised more money than the average member this cycle

Elections for all 150 seats in the Texas House of Representatives took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Republicans held an 83-65 majority heading into the election.

Ballotpedia · Dec 22, 2022

MyPillow CEO slammed by right-wingers for pushing conspiracy about DeSantis’ election win

Conservatives are turning on one of Trump’s top allies over his questioning of Gov Ron DeSantis’s victory

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022

Mayoral candidates Ja’Mal Green, Willie Wilson drop ballot challenges against each other

The ballot spots for community activist Green and millionaire businessman Wilson are expected to be secured at a board meeting next week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2022