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June 09, 2023

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As 'Absolutely Devastating' Trump Indictment Unsealed, Special Counsel Stresses Gravity of Charges

"The criminal evidence unsealed in the indictment shows in painstaking detail that he acted as if he is above the law, while willfully and recklessly endangering our national security," said MoveOn Political Action's executive director. "Now is the time for Donald Trump to be held accountable."

Jessica Corbett

Wyden Calls McCarthy Social Security Commission 'A Glide Path to Reduce Benefits'

"Everything I've heard about it, it's a prescription for trouble," the Senate Finance Committee chair said of the House speaker's debt reduction panel.

Brett Wilkins

As Insurers Cut Coverage Due to Climate Disasters, Senators Probe Continued Backing of Fossil Fuels

"By underwriting and investing in new and expanded fossil fuel projects, U.S. insurers are helping Big Oil bring us closer to the worst runaway climate scenarios," said Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse.

Kenny Stancil

Progressives Tell Biden He Better Have a Backup Plan If SCOTUS Kills Student Debt Relief

"It would be political malpractice to have students repay student loans under Biden when Trump provided the relief. This is not rocket science," said Rep. Ro Khanna.

Jake Johnson

'Disturbing': 12 Million US Adults Think Violence Is Justified to Put Trump Back in White House

"We're heading into an extremely tumultuous election season," said one expert. "What's happening in the United States is political violence is going from the fringe to the mainstream."

Kenny Stancil

Dems Unveil Debt Ceiling Reform Act to Prevent Future GOP Hostage-Taking

"After a near-catastrophic default thanks to political games by our Republican colleagues, it's time to put the debt ceiling in the hands of the Treasury secretary," said Sen. Dick Durbin.

Jessica Corbett

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Opinion

Trump Indictment Is a Stress Test for American Democracy

If you believe in the rule of law, and if the evidence shows that Trump willfully violated the law then he must be tried by a jury, and, if found guilty, bear the responsibility.

Robert Reich

A Climate Plea From a Post-Truth World on Fire

The time has come, our problems are here. Everyone is needed. This means you. This means all of us.

Simon Whalley

Choking on Smoke? There Are Very Specific People to Blame

These people have names like Jane Fraser, John Dugan, and Mark Mason of Citi Group

Arielle Swernoff

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