Voices
The War Caucus Always Wins
The new $857 billion defense bill lines the pockets of contractors and pushes the U.S. toward a new Cold War.
Politics
Hakeem Jeffries Was a Literal No-Show on the Green New Deal
With momentum behind the climate initiative, progressive organizers set up an event with Jeffries in mind. Instead, his constituents found an empty chair.
Bernie Sanders to Bring Yemen War Powers Resolution to the Floor as Soon as Next Week
Backers of a war powers resolution say that a strong vote in the Senate will send a signal to Saudi Arabia that it does not have a free hand to restart hostilities.
Fossil Fuel-Funded Super PAC Eyes $11.5 Million Spending Operation for Herschel Walker in Final Days
Leaked documents show the Empowerment Alliance, a dark-money group tied to the energy industry, is planning to inject $1.5 million into the Georgia runoff to turn voters out.
Biden Administration Says Legal Immunity for Saudi Crown Prince Was Unavoidable. Privately, They Weren’t So Sure.
The National Security Council and DAWN, a nonprofit founded by Jamal Khashoggi, met expressly to discuss the question.
Senate Blocks Sick Days for Rail Workers, Averts Strike by Forcing Biden Agreement
Railroads have invested heavily in Congress. They got their payoff in the Senate.
In a Wisconsin Trump County, and Across the U.S., Progressive Health Care Initiatives Coasted Through
Initiatives to expand health care access and reduce costs won big on election night, rattling for-profit industry lobbyists.
Philly DA Larry Krasner: In Midterms, Democrats Went “Republican-Lite” on Crime
The embattled progressive district attorney said election victories show how Democrats can win big — by leaning into criminal justice reforms.
Lobbyist for Saudi Alfalfa Company Desiccating Arizona Was Elected to Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
Thomas Galvin lobbied on behalf of a Saudi company soaking up Arizona’s groundwater. He is now mediating an ongoing water dispute in neighboring Maricopa County.
Voices
I Experienced Jack Smith's Zeal Firsthand. Will Trump Get the Same Treatment?
His handling of the ex-president will show whether Smith really is an aggressive prosecutor — or just aggressive against the powerless.