Already, Cracks Emerge in Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s “Unbreakable Nine”
House Democrats passed a budget resolution to trigger the reconciliation process on Tuesday, putting a pin in Gottheimer’s resistance.
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USAID’s Samantha Power Reaches New Summit of Cynicism About International Criminal Court
Power recently celebrated Sudan for voting to join the ICC. She discreetly did not mention who hasn’t joined: the United States.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Banks Are Opting Out of the Government’s PPP Loan Forgiveness Process
Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and PNC have all passed on an SBA policy that would allow small business owners some relief.
Congressman Seeking to Relaunch Afghan War Made Millions in Defense Contracting
Florida Republican Michael Waltz made up to $25 million from the sale of Metis Solutions, a defense contractor with a spotty record training Afghan security forces.
Cable News Military Experts Are on the Defense Industry Dole
Many former military and public officials appearing in the news have more than a patriotic interest in a continued occupation.
In New York City, Retirees Brace for Switch to Privatized Health Care
City leaders have awarded the Medicare Advantage deal to a corporate coalition termed “The Alliance.” Former public workers worry their coverage may change.
Josh Gottheimer’s Rebellion Was in Trouble From the Start
The New Jersey Democrat doesn’t have the clout to play hardball with Nancy Pelosi over the infrastructure bill.
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For His Accusers to Get Justice, Andrew Cuomo's Impeachment Must Go On
The decision to halt Cuomo's impeachment would be a blow to accountability — and leave the door open for Cuomo to return to politics.
The 9/11 Wars
The Fall of Kabul
Joe Biden claimed “zero” parallels between U.S. withdrawals from Afghanistan and Vietnam. As the Taliban take Kabul, he’s proved wrong.
What Happened to Andrew Yang?
He was panned and hailed as Tusk Strategies' empty suit — but Yang's downfall concurred with his surprising independence.