Day: April 17, 2023

GOP steps up its racist attacks on New York DA Alvin Bragg

April 17, 2023

Critics say House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is exploiting racism to stoke the fires of right-wing extremists and white supremacists in Congress to use powers he claims he has but does not to do anything to support Donald Trump.

Progressives hope local wins offset national setbacks

April 17, 2023

After losses in Congress, the liberal wing of the Democratic party hopes a win in the Chicago mayor’s race can fuel a rebound in other local races.

McConnell returns to Senate six weeks after fall

April 17, 2023

The Senate GOP leader fell at a reception, hit his head and fractured a rib.