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As congressional Republicans intensify their assault on vital social programs, a trio of House Democrats on Wednesday reintroduced legislation that would make permanent the expanded monthly Child Tax Credit—a policy credited with lifting millions of U.S. children out of poverty. The American Family Act—reintroduced by Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), Suzan …

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has announced his second presidential campaign, positioning himself as the primary opponent of former President Donald Trump. Christie criticized Trump, describing him as a bitter and power-hungry individual. In his speech, Christie emphasized the need for the country to choose between “big and small.” …

Shondiin Silversmith, Florida Phoenix For the first time in history, the White House has launched a national plan to address gender-based violence on a federal level, introducing seven strategic action plans to help communities across the United States. “As long as there are women in this country and around the …

Robin Opsahl, Indiana Capital Chronicle Former Vice President Mike Pence announced his candidacy for president to a crowd at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, focusing on the differences between him and former President Donald Trump, who is also running again in 2024. While Pence praised the conservative successes …

Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office says it has completed its investigation into the transport of 49 migrants from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard last September by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration and filed criminal charges with the local district attorney. A statement from the …

U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden on Tuesday said that “nothing is off the table”—including a subpoena—after a lawyer for Republican mega-donor Harlan Crow continued to duck questions about the billionaire’s gifts to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his relatives. In a June 2 letter to Senate Judiciary …

Brett Wilkins, Common Dreams Progressive pundits on Tuesday derided what one commentator called a “complete shitshow” as a group of hard-right House Republicans voted with their Democratic colleagues in tanking GOP-backed bills to block regulation of gas stoves. Members of the far-right House Freedom Caucus joined Democrats in voting against …

Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix A federal judge in Tallahassee has blocked a state ban on the administration of gender-affirming therapies, including puberty blockers, hormone therapies, or surgery, for any patient under the age of 18. The order also addresses legislation recently signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (SB 254) that codifies …

Ending many months of speculation, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu announced Monday he will not seek the Republican nomination for president in 2024. “The Republican Party is at a crossroads, and in 2024 we Republicans must nominate the most conservative candidate for president who can win in November of 2024 …

Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon’s attorney general is investigating the parent company of Fox News with the intent of suing over possible losses to state employee retirement funds because the channel broadcast false claims about the 2020 election. The investigation, which Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Monday, is tied …

Cameron Joseph, Bolts, Ohio Capital Journal Republicans have attained a near-lock on governance in Ohio. But as they rush to stop a popular drive to protect abortion access in the state, they’re moving to limit voters’ best remaining option to challenge their unfettered power. Ohio Republicans passed a measure in May that …

President Joe Biden welcomed the Kansas City Chiefs, the Super Bowl champions, to the White House on Monday. He commended the players for their outstanding performance on and off the field. During the ceremony on the South Lawn, President Biden emphasized that the Chiefs not only excel in football but …

Mike Pence has filed his paperwork to run for president, setting up a unique competition within his own party. As a former vice president, he faces the challenge of winning back Republicans who distanced themselves from him after Donald Trump’s presidency. Pence’s entry into the race follows a tumultuous period …

Jon Queally, Common Dreams Sen. Joe Manchin—the West Virginia lawmaker reviled by progressives for his climate-killing policies and many Democrats over his repeated sabotage of his own party’s agenda—said Sunday he has still not decided about whether he might make a third-party run for president in 2024. Asked by “Fox …

President Joe Biden intends to leverage the bipartisan debt limit deal to refocus on his shadow reelection campaign. His advisors told NBC News that the President aims to highlight this accomplishment to enhance his image with voters as a unifying leader who is delivering on his promise to unite the …