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Published
March 26, 2023

Republicans use ‘wokeism’ to attack the left — but struggle to define it

Conservatives attach the term to a host of policies they oppose, from transgender rights to climate change measures to socially responsible investing.
Published
March 20, 2023

Trump calls for protests, but even some ardent supporters dismiss the idea

The hundreds of arrests that followed the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, not to mention the convictions and long prison sentences, may have dampened the desire for repeat mass unrest and violence.
Published
March 14, 2023

DeSantis dismisses Russian invasion of Ukraine as a ‘territorial dispute’

DeSantis's statement comes amid a growing fissure in the Republican Party over the U.S. commitment to Ukraine and the need to stand up to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Published
February 21, 2023

Republicans take aim at food stamps in growing fight over federal debt

Some GOP lawmakers are eyeing work requirements and other changes to the SNAP program in a bid to reduce the deficit.
Published
February 10, 2023

McConnell slams Scott over plan to sunset Medicare, Social Security

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell slammed fellow Republican Rick Scott's plan that would require Congress to reauthorize even popular programs such as Social Security and Medicare every five years.
Published
February 9, 2023

Social Security, Medicare brawl awaits Washington, even if not this year

Biden has repeatedly slammed congressional Republicans for advancing plans that would cut both programs.
Published
January 24, 2023

In George Santos’ district, voters feel a mix of regret and resignation

A consistent drip of new details have painted a picture of Santos as a serial fabulist, ranging from small embellishments to statements now subject to investigation by federal prosecutors.
Published
January 10, 2023

House Republicans to launch investigations into FBI, China

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol is no more, and Republicans have no plans to revive it, vowing instead to take a closer look at the actions of law enforcement.
Published
November 27, 2022

Collins says Republican Party needs to take ‘hard look’ at itself

Maine’s senior senator says the national party needs to be more inclusive and must win over moderates and young people.
Published
June 20, 2022

Texas Republicans target gay rights, Voting Rights Act; falsely say Biden isn’t president

Less than a month after 19 children and 2 teachers were massacred at a Texas elementary school, convention delegates formally rebuked Sen. John Cornyn for engaging in bipartisan gun control talks.