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House Approves DC Statehood But Bill Likely Doomed in the Senate

"D.C. residents are taxed without representation and cannot consent to the laws under which they, as American citizens, must live," said Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton.

Democrat Joe Manchin Backs Republican Lisa Murkowski in Reelection

Manchin also endorsed Republican Susan Collins last year.

Biden Announces New Goal to Cut US Emissions in Half by 2030 After Reversing Trump Move

The goal is the most ambitious yet, but falls short of European pledges.

USPS “Covert Operations Program” Monitors “Inflammatory” Social Media Posts

A law enforcement group inside the USPS has been tracking social media posts about protests.

Republican Lawmakers Have Introduced 81 Anti-Protest Bills in 34 States: Report

Some of the bills grant drivers immunity if they hit protesters. Others would bar convicted protesters from unemployment benefits or student loans.

$3.4 Billion: 12 Megadonors Gave One in Every $13 Since Supreme Court’s Citizen United Decision

Billionaires on both sides of the aisle have pumped a disproportionate amount of money into elections over the past decade.

EU Health Agency: Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Benefit Outweighs Blood Clot Risk

EU regulators give Johnson & Johnson green light to roll out in Europe, but vaccine will carry a warning.

Chauvin Conviction Puts Pressure on Congress to Pass Police Reform But GOP Opposes Key Measures

Negotiations are completely stalled despite growing pressure to enact police reforms.

State Department Placing 80% of Countries on “Do Not Travel” Advisory

The travel advisory currently covers just 16% of countries.

Trump Says Presidency Was “Traumatic,” Defends Relationship With Putin in Return to Fox News

Trump also said he's "very seriously" considering a 2024 run.