Prosecutor takes major step toward charging Trump

US orders 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia worry

Today's Top Stories:

Special grand jury set to probe Trump's election interference in Georgia
Georgia's attorney general expects to have a decision on whether or not to bring criminal charges against the former president by the end of the year.

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Fox News reporter Peter Doocy tries sparring with Jen Psaki again
Biden's press secretary swifly swatted down repeated attempts by Doocy to blame the president for the troubling spike in crime that began in 2020, during his predecessor's term.

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Republicans contend with WORST CASE scenario in Wisconsin
No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen: Not looking good...

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State supreme court judge strikes down New York mask mandate
Nassau County Supreme Court Judge Thomas Rademaker argued that because New York was no longer under a state of emergency at the time the mask mandate was announced, the governor and health commissioner did not have the additional authority to order such a mandate, adding the mandate is now unenforceable.

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Biden calls Fox News reporter a "stupid son of a bitch"
The president got fed up when Peter Doocey tried to make inflation all about politics.

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Republican congressman accused of misusing official resources, receiving inappropriate gifts
Rep. Doug Lamborn of Colorado allegedly made his staffers perform menial tasks for his wife.

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Sarah Palin's positive COVID test delays NY Times defamation trial
"She is of course unvaccinated," US District Judge Jed Rakoff in Manhattan said at a hearing. "Since she has apparently tested positive three times, I'm going to assume that she's positive."

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Marjorie Taylor Greene, Madison Cawthorn, and Lauren Boebert's extremism costing them support from their voters
United Rural Democrats: New extremists in Congress are taking their districts for granted while delivering nothing for them. United Rural Democrats is organizing on the ground to shock Republicans by winning back Middle America. But they need your help!

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Donald Trump Jr. tries to pin the blame for possible Russian invasion of Ukraine... on Hunter Biden
This obsession with President Biden's son has gotten completely out of control.

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Lawmakers call on Pelosi, McCarthy to bring stock trading ban to the floor
Twenty-seven House members have signed a letter urging Pelosi and McCarthy to bring forward legislation that would ban Members of Congress from owning or trading stocks.

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8 senators revive Russia sanctions push as Ukraine invasion fears mount
Eastern Europe appears to be on the verge of war and Congress is scrambling to deploy every tool in its arsenal.

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Seven Virginia school boards sue Gov. Youngkin for lifting mask mandate
The new Republican governor has come under legal fire for ending the commonwealth’s mask mandate in public schools.

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Seriously?

Kremlin says watching US actions over Ukraine with great concern

Giuliani slammed for selling signed 9/11 shirts for $911 a pop

Eric Clapton claims vaccinated people are under 'mass hypnosis'

London police investigating more Downing Street lockdown parties

Woman arrested for trying to buy a child for $500,000 at Walmart

Yes. Seriously.

Mass shooting unfolds at German university

Russia might cyberattack US if it responds to Ukraine invasion

British PM warns Russian invasion of Ukraine would be 'disastrous'

FDA halts use of antibody drugs that don’t work vs. omicron

Neil Young wants music off Spotify over Joe Rogan vaccine misinfo

Deadly shooting at party in Inglewood worst in city since the ’90s

Hope...

GoodGoodGood: Why I committed to changing education

Mars Perseverance rover discovers organic molecules

Record 88% of Japanese 'feel friendly' toward US

Iran 'will consider' direct talks with US over nuclear deal

Free N95 masks arriving at stores around the country

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GW Bush strikes blow against Trump in GOP civil war

Today’s Action: No infrastructure bill without the Build Back Better Act!

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FDA approves Pfizer booster for Americans ages 65 and older

Today's Top Stories:

Countering Trump, former President George W. Bush to hold fundraiser for Liz Cheney
The second worst president in modern American history launched a not-so-subtle attack on the worst.

Take Action: Demand Congress expand the Supreme Court and END the shadow docket!

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VIDEO OF THE DAY: Ted Cruz just asked a question at a hearing and got the one answer he didn’t want
The smarmy Texas Republican had his disgusting rhetoric turned against him.

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Retired Major Richard Ojeda breaks down the treasonous final days of the Trump presidency
No Dem Left Behind: The Democratic star exposes the military coup that almost was.

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Leaked emails prove Florida Republicans lied about election security to rig future elections
Republicans are trying to kill American democracy to stay in power.

Take Action: Endorse Val Demings in her race to unseat Marco Rubio!

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Fed Chair says he cannot protect economy if Republicans force default on debt
Republicans understand that their latest political game will ruin lives. They just don't care.

Take Action: Tell President Biden to tax the wealthy to fund the infrastructure plan!

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Donald Trump sues niece Mary Trump, New York Times for $100 million over disclosing tax documents
She told the public the truth, and for the disgraced ex-president, there is no greater sin.

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House Democrats urge Biden to halt deportations of Haitian migrants
They came in desperate need, in search of the American Dream. There is only one right answer here...

Take Action: Call on President Biden to let Haitian refugees stay in America!

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Centrists pull FATAL stunt
No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen: Beyond dangerous.

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Outside ethics group says seven House lawmakers didn't disclose stock trades
This is not public service.

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Biden ramps up vaccine diplomacy with promise to provide half a billion doses of Pfizer
Yes please.

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US debt default could wipe out 6 million jobs and $15 trillion in wealth
Republicans are deliberately destroying livelihoods of millions of Americans in an effort to make Democrats look bad. Tell me again how both parties are the same?

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Nevada Republican governor candidate refuses to say Biden won election
In today's Republican Party, it's better to deny the obvious truth than to acknowledge the will of your own state's voters.

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Seriously?

DHS seeks contractor to run migrant detention facility at Gitmo

Sweeping George Floyd police reform bill stalls as talks collapse

Teen killed, 2 injured in drive-by shooting Louisville bus stop

GOP introduces bill giving honorable discharge to troops who refuse vaccine

Yes. Seriously.

Eric Trump’s lawyer quits his fraud defense team

Biden opens investigation into Texas' ban on school mask mandates

Clark County Nevada declares COVID misinformation ‘public health crisis’

We. Have. The power.

United Airlines says 97% of US employees fully vaccinated

Daughter blames Tucker Carlson for unvaxxed dad’s death

Mother who bragged she was 'unmasked, unmuzzled, and unvaccinated' dies of COVID at 40

Hope...

GoodGoodGood: New WHO air pollution rule could save millions of lives

Firefighters winning theBattle to protect giant sequoias

Little girl reunites with her big brothers after school in charming scene

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Today’s Action: No infrastructure bill without the Build Back Better Act!

 

Republicans and moderate Democrats are still threatening the passage of President Biden’s $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill, the Build Back Better Act — and it’s no secret that the defeat of the proposal would be detrimental to working families, education, immigrants, and the fight against the climate crisis. We need investments in our communities now. 

Call (202-224-3121) or write your representatives and demand that they fight for the passage of the Build Back Better Act in its entirety!

Time is running out for Dreamers protected by DACA to be granted citizenship through the immigration overhaul included in this bill. If Congress doesn’t work quickly, Dreamers would be subject to deportation, threatening the lives of hundreds of thousands of residents who are American in every meaningful way.

Other benefits of the bill? Child tax credits for working families, a huge boost that is all the more critical as we bounce back from the pandemic. More resources for education, from universal pre-K to community college. Funds to finally transition to clean energy and work to reverse the damage done by centuries of natural-resource exploitation. 

This isn’t just spending as usual, as Republicans allege, this is transformational investment in the sustainability of our country. And it can’t wait any longer.

Call (202-224-3121) or write your representatives to remind them America’s future depends on their commitment to the passage of the Build Back Better Act!

PS — Please don't forget to sign the petition calling on Mitch McConnell to raise the debt ceiling, and be sure to follow OD Action on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. 

Trump gives laughable defense for getting caught in election scheme

 

Today's Top Stories:

Trump gives laughable defense of his "just say the election was corrupt" demand
In trying to overturn the will of the people, the disgraced ex-president insists he was trying to "uphold the integrity and honesty of elections and the sanctity of our vote." That explains it.

Take Action: Remove McCarthy as Minority Leader for his complicity in the January 6th insurrection!

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Fellow Republican rep files ethics complaint against Madison Cawthorn after bizarre shouting match on House Floor
Elect clowns, get circus.

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Texas Democrats FINALLY dish on Manchin conversation
No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen: About time.

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Cori Bush sleeps outside Capitol to protest end of eviction freeze: "I know what it's like"
It's not OK to just sit back and allow 7 million people, possibly upwards of 7 million people to be at risk for eviction in a little more than 24 hours.

Take Action: Add your name to expand Medicare – lower the age and improve the benefits!

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Trump’s former chief of staff calls him "president" and says he’s meeting with his cabinet in NJ
Mark Meadows' remarks signal GOP support for the disgraced president's cosplaying as the current chief executive.

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Botched: Arizona GOP's ballot count ends, troubles persist
As timeline repeatedly slips, turmoil, revelation of funding by Trump backers cast doubt on conclusions of "forensic audit" of 2020 election.

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Watchdog files ethics complaint against 3 GOP Members of Congress for failing to disclose $22 million in stock trades
Corruption is the unifying ideal of today's Republican Party.

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Weekly Recap: A lot happened this week Richard Ojeda breaks it down
No Dem Left Behind: If you missed the January 6th commission hearing, check out this 60 sec clip from the retired Major turned Democratic star 🔥🔥🔥

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Senate holds rare Saturday session on infrastructure bill
With Democrats in charge, infrastructure is more than just a talking point.

Take Action: Tell Schumer: The infrastructure bill MUST include the climate justice and equity!

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Ex-RNC Chair blasts Jim Jordan on his Jan. 6 Trump amnesia
"You’re a grown-ass man. Stop acting like 10-year-old kid who got caught masturbating by his momma. Stop it," said Michael Steele.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Capitol mask stunt swiftly condemned
The Georgia congresswoman was accused of "wasting taxpayer money" on a childishly-staged video with her latest antics.

Take Action: Add your name to demand corporations stop funding Anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans!

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Kevin McCarthy reportedly jokes about hitting Pelosi with gavel
Violence against women is still fair game at GOP fundraising dinners apparently.

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The preventable pandemic...

Florida has record day for pandemic cases

She got vaccinated the day her fiancé got Covid. It was too late for him

Florida woman urges vaccinations after losing dad and brother

Federal judge berates Trump riot suspect for refusing to wear mask

Meanwhile in America...

Western wildfires may take months to contain

Movie theater shooting victim, a TikTok star, dies

LA sheriff has "grave concerns" over death of man killed by deputies

Hope...

Saturn will shine bigger, brighter this week. Here’s how to see it

Premature baby-turned-prodigy joins Mensa at 3

Pandemic leads to unlikely friendship between toddler and 99-year-old neighbor

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Sunday Funnies

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