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Durbin vows action of Thomas' donor ties

"The highest court in the land shouldn't have the lowest ethical standards," Senate Judiciary chairman says

Salon · Apr 7, 2023

AOC rips Biden proposal that would limit bans targeting transgender, nonbinary athletes: ‘Indefensible’

The New York Democrat’s criticism is at odds with one of the nation’s largest LGBT+ rights groups’ stance on the new rules

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

First Thing: Two Democrats expelled from Tennessee house over gun control protest

Joe Biden and Barack Obama condemn expulsion of Justin Jones and Justin Pearson from Republican-controlled state house. Plus, why do so many of Forbes 30 under 30 alum face jail?

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2023

Rep. Jeff Jackson, Congress’ biggest TikTok star, sees the app as a tool for transparency - Roll Call

Rep. Jeff Jackson uses TikTok to talk to his constituents as most members of Congress say the app is a tool of the Chinese Communist Party.

Roll Call · Apr 5, 2023

AOC mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene for being forced to flee Trump arraignment rally: ‘Welcome to NYC’

Georgia Republican came to New York to protest the arraignment

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

From Jesus comparisons to solemn celebration, how lawmakers reacted to Trump arrest

Capitol Hill splits between outrage and cautious optimism after Trump becomes first ex-president to face criminal charges

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

TikTok ban: "Patriot Act on steroids"

Gen Z, progressives and libertarians can all agree on one thing: Bipartisan effort to ban TikTok is "garbage"

Salon · Apr 2, 2023

AOC blasts ‘bigot’ Libs of TikTok creator after she corners congresswoman in selfie ambush

‘NYC doesn’t play with bigots and transphobes and neither do I,’ New York progressive says

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023

AOC: GOP bill may be written by Big Oil

The sweeping bill amounts to a "trickle down fantasy" to hand profits to fossil fuel companies, she said

Salon · Mar 30, 2023

Republican Senator Rand Paul blocks bid to ban TikTok in US

A small but growing number of Democrats and Republicans raise concerns, citing free speech, to object ban on TikTok.

Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2023