The commission warns of the negative consequences of court-packing, months after the idea had lost steam anyway.
Category: Politics
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Texas Republicans’ congressional map carves up Rep. Jackson Lee’s district, siphoning off thousands of Black constituents
The second-longest serving member in the Texas delegation faces a potential primary against her neighboring Black incumbent.
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Texas abortion ban remains in effect after appeals court rules against Justice Department
Biden administration sought to lift six-week ban while litigation over the law continues.
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The false GOP claim that the Justice Dept. is spying on parents at school board meetings
In interviews, congressional hearings, campaign ads and social media, Republicans falsely claim that the Justice Department will be cracking down on parents expressing disagreement at their local school board meetings.
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Beyond blunt truths about Columbus Day, Biden presses for real progress for Indigenous people
The Biden Administration, the first to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, is also pushing a number of programs to improve infrastructure and representation for Native Americans.
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The Jan. 6th committee does not have time to waste
The committee established by House Democrats probably has 15 months to finish its work, which has barely started.
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Justice Department will ask Supreme Court to block Texas abortion law while legal fights play out
In a separate case, the high court allowed the law to go into effect on a divisive 5 to 4 vote last month.
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The middle falls out
If the Democrats lose their House majority, it may be because the winds have turned against big government action.
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Capitol Police officer charged with obstruction, accused of warning Jan. 6 riot suspect to remove Facebook posts
Veteran USCP Off. Michael Angelo Riley allegedly told participant to delete incriminating social media material before erasing his own.
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New CDC data reinforces the benefits of getting vaccinated
They also reinforce that the benefits vary by age.
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Conservatives comparing unvaccinated Kyrie Irving to Magic Johnson and HIV is rooted in myth, critics say
The Brooklyn Nets point guard not wanting to get the coronavirus vaccine is not at all similar to what the Los Angeles Lakers great did after announcing he had contracted HIV in 1991, players, coaches and commentators say.
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Republicans fault Buttigieg for time off with newborns. Democrats say he’s showing the need for paid parental leave.
The transportation secretary and his husband became parents in August, welcoming a baby boy and girl.
