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Lyndon B. Johnson, a giant of American politics, recognized a political opportunity and reoriented. Manchin would rather be the man riding the bomb to the ground.

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America’s Frontline Doctors Plans to Open Clinics as California Medical Board Investigates Founder

Micah Lee

The “disinformation doctors” are expanding, even as Congress and state medical boards scrutinize the operation and the group’s founder, Simone Gold.

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Joe Manchin for President

Ryan Grim

Lyndon B. Johnson, a giant of American politics, recognized a political opportunity and reoriented. Manchin would rather be the man riding the bomb to the ground.

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EPA Official Prevented Staff From Warning Public About Widely Used Carcinogen

Sharon Lerner

PCBTF is on a list of “green” compounds preferred by the EPA, even though there is ample evidence that it causes cancer.

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Right-Wing Groups Opposed to Government Aid Cashed In While Collecting PPP Loans

Akela Lacy

Prager University Foundation, the Ayn Rand Institute, and Americans for Tax Reform saw gains while on government aid in 2020, according to new research.

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Anger at Jen Psaki Helped Americans Get Free Covid Rapid Tests

Robert Mackey

It’s not often that a White House press secretary’s faux pas prompts a policy change, but when Psaki scoffed at the idea of sending Americans free rapid tests, she hit a nerve.

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Joe Manchin Is Faking His Fears of Inflation

Jon Schwarz

Manchin claims that concern for the economy drives his opposition to Build Back Better — but his favorite wonks don’t share his suspicion.

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U.S. Military Hid Fuel Pipeline Flaws From Public in Okinawa

Jon Mitchell

A leaked report that shows the military knew for years about dangers to civilian areas follows disclosures of toxic PFAS contamination hidden from the Senate.

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Jayapal Defends Breaking From Progressives’ Two-Track Strategy on Build Back Better

Ryan Grim, Sara Sirota

Rep. Pramila Jayapal slammed Sen. Joe Manchin’s “lack of integrity.” The Squad saw through it all along.

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Trump Admits He Got Vaccine Booster in Secret, Skipping Photo-Op That Could Save Lives

Robert Mackey

Donald Trump has declined three times in the past year to try to save the lives of his fans by having himself photographed getting vaccinated against Covid-19.

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Grape Pickers Crash Lavish Sonoma Winery Banquet Demanding Better Wildfire Protections

Alleen Brown, Emily Cohen Ibañez, Travis Mannon

“The grapes are insured, so the employer’s covered when it comes to the actual crop. But workers have no pay if they don’t work.”

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