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Biden Pours Out Another $6.5 Billion for the CHIPS Act's Costly Protectionism

It's part of the government's expensive public-private partnership meant to address concerns over a reliance on foreign countries, like China, for semiconductors.

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Bernie Sanders calls on President Biden to change course on Israel

In this interview, Senator Bernie Sanders discusses the criticism faced by President Biden over his support for Israel and the hopes for change in policy.

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Senators ask CEOs why their drugs cost so much more in the U.S.

The Senate HELP committee questioned pharmaceutical CEOs about how much more Americans pay for the same drugs sold for less in Canada, Japan and Europe.

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Senate supplemental receives frosty reception from some members - Roll Call

The Senate supplemental package got a frosty reception from lawmakers in both chambers and across the political spectrum on Monday.

Roll Call

A message to Starmer from the US: ditching your £28bn climate plan isn’t just cowardly – it’s bad politics

Folding in the face of Tory attacks won’t win Labour any votes. Joe Biden has shown how this spending can pay off electorally, says New Republic writer Kate Aronoff

The Guardian - UK

South Carolina primary set to test Biden’s support among Black voters

US president’s campaign wants to show it can energise Black voters who were key to his narrow 2020 presidential victory.

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‘Site-neutral’ hospital policy muddles health package progress - Roll Call

Proposals to restrict hospital billing rates in outpatient clinics divides lawmakers, with concerns about rural hospitals stalling progress.

Roll Call

The Truce review: deep dive on Democrats’ dynamics and divisions

Hunter Walker and Luppe B Luppen examine the state of Joe Biden’s party as a rematch with Donald Trump draws near

The Guardian - US

Merck, Johnson & Johnson CEOs agree to appear before Senate HELP - Roll Call

Two drug company CEOs have agreed to testify before the Senate HELP Committee on drug prices, avoiding a scheduled subpoena vote on Jan. 31.

Roll Call

Could a divided Jewish base upend US Democrats’ presidential hopes?

Poll indicates President Joe Biden’s stance on Israel’s war in Gaza has divided Jewish voters along generational lines.

Al Jazeera

Biden’s name won’t appear on New Hampshire ballots – where does that leave Democrats?

The president’s absence opens a window for Dean Phillips and Marianne Williamson to mount longshot presidential bids

The Guardian - US

Long COVID patients confront Congress

Millions have been devastated by long COVID. Experts say it needs to be an urgent government priority

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Long COVID advocates ask Congress to improve federal response - Roll Call

Lawmakers call for increased funding and focus on long COVID as witnesses tell of debilitating symptoms, including exhaustion.

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Generic drugs in the US are too cheap to be sustainable, experts say

Non-brand-name drugs are one inexpensive part of the healthcare system but they’re driving some manufacturers out of business

The Guardian - US

Senate votes against Sanders resolution to condition Israel aid on human rights

Senator’s bid to make US military support conditional on whether Israel is violating human rights in Gaza fails by 72 votes to 11

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Senate tables bid to compel report on Israel's record in Gaza - Roll Call

The Senate avoided a direct vote on Israel's bombardment of Gaza by tabling a resolution seeking a report on the role of U.S. weapons.

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‘We all have concerns’: Hill Democrats see flawed Biden campaign - Roll Call

Congressional Democrats said they have concerns about President Joe Biden's reelection campaign and called for changes.

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Senator Sanders urges immediate humanitarian aid and end to bombing

In this informative interview, Independent Senator Bernie Sanders discusses the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and t...

The Guardian - US

The Rebels review: AOC, Bernie, Warren and the fight against Trump

Joshua Green of Bloomberg News offers a smart, sharp and telling account of the Democratic left and its role in the party

The Independent UK

Thatcher aprons and Starmer flip-flops: Why is political merch so embarrassing?

It’s not just the election we ought to be afraid of this year… but all the merchandise that’ll come alongside it. Wherever you fall on the political spectrum, can we at least all agree that the tat endorsed by our leaders is confusing, painful and almost pathologically uncool, asks Roisin…

The Guardian - US

Sanders warns Biden: address working-class fears or risk losing to demagogue

Sanders warns Biden: address working-class anxieties or risk losing election to demagogue

The Guardian - US

‘It will be the end of democracy’: Bernie Sanders on what happens if Trump wins – and how to stop him

He’s the leftwing outsider who nearly became the Democrats’ candidate for president - twice. As his position on the Israel-Gaza war threatens to upset his support, the veteran senator says he’s tired but determined to fight the return of that ‘ bitter, humiliated man’

Al Jazeera

Republican caucuses? Iowa’s Arabs and Muslims are more concerned with Gaza

Alienated by Republicans, some Arab American advocates in Iowa say they will not vote for President Joe Biden either.

The Guardian - US

Ilhan Omar leads 384 worldwide leaders in call for Gaza ceasefire

Signatories of joint letter by US representative demanding end to war include politicians from Austria to Turkey

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