Even though he may have escaped a Senate impeachment conviction, former President Donald Trump and his attorney Rudy Giuliani are still facing the ramifications of their actions on Jan. 6th when they encouraged an angry mob to storm the Capitol. In a civil lawsuit filed in federal court on Tuesday,…
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Bernie Sanders and his Inauguration Mittens Raise Nearly $2 Million for Charities
It’s the gift that keeps giving. The ubiquitous memes of a cozy Sen. Bernie Sanders at President Biden’s inauguration are not only satiating the internet’s appetite for humor, it’s literally feeding people. CNN reports that merchandise inspired by the viral image of a bundled up Sanders has raised over $1.8…
Ex-Michigan Governor Charged for Racist Lead Poisoning of Flint Water Supply; COVID-19 Vaccines Not Increasing in Availability; Democrats Plan to Repeal Trump Rules; and More
Former Michigan Governor formally charged for poisoning thousands of predominantly Black Flint citizens with water containing lead. In 2014, when the city of Flint was forced by the state to begin taking its water supply from the Flint river rather than using water from nearby Detroit as it had for…
4 Key Takeaways from Democratic Sweep of Georgia Runoffs; Giant Food to Promote Diverse Products on Grocery Store Shelves; and More
4 Key Takeaways from Democrats sweep of the Georgia Runoffs. In keeping with the 2020 Presidential election, the Georgia Senate runoff elections were a nail-biter with just the narrowest of Democratic wins coming through. Democrat Raphael Warnock, a pastor who spent the past 15 years leading the Atlanta church where…
Republicans Walk Out On Healthcare Bill For Women Veterans
The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee typically is cordial, but there seems to be a rift between Republicans and Democrats. House Republicans walked out on a committee hearing on Tuesday because Chairman Mark Takano, D-Calif., denied suggested changes to a healthcare policy bill for women veterans that already had bipartisan support….
Drug Pricing Control Bill Announced by Pelosi
On Thursday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the Democrats’ new ambitious measure–controlling drug pricing and making healthcare concerns a priority for 2020. The bill would allow the federal government to negotiate the prices of up to 250 brand-name drugs in Medicare, according to The Washington Post. The measure is facing…
Ohio Representative Candice Keller Blames Gay Marriage, ‘Drag Queen Advocates’ and Democrats for Mass Shootings
In a since-made-private Facebook post, Ohio representative Candice Keller blamed gay marriage and “drag queen advocates,” among a litany other things, for mass shootings. This weekend’s shootings in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas were the 254th and 255th mass shootings this year in the U.S. A mass shooting is…
Rep. Rashida Tlaib Says Republicans Are ‘Twisting and Turning’ Her Words Into Anti-Semitism
Michigan Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib’s words are being twisted into racism and anti-Semitism by House Republicans. Tlaib is one of the first two Muslim women in Congress and is a Palestinian refugee. In an interview with Yahoo News’s “Skullduggery” podcast published on Saturday, Tlaib was asked about her support for…
On the Border: Top Officials Considering Separating Children From Parents, Implementing Travel Restrictions
There are currently talks in President Donald Trump’s administration to implement new travel restrictions on people from countries with large numbers of citizens that tend to overstay short-term visas, according to the Wall Street Journal. According to top officials in the administration, there are many ideas being floated to try…
AOC Calls Out Wilbur Ross for ‘Violating the Law’ to Add Census Citizenship Question
The commerce secretary, who is under fire for circumventing the required report to Congress, dodges explaining himself. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) continues to question a Republican agenda, which targets people of color and immigrants. During a hearing this week, before the House Oversight Committee, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross was under fire by Democrats for…