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AOC Is Officially Speaking at the DNC. Here’s How and When to Watch.
Now that Joe Biden has selected Sen. Kamala Harris as his VP running mate, the DNC Convention is heating up with several high-profile speakers.
John Kasich, AOC, and Michelle Obama: Here’s Who Is Speaking and When at the DNC
“I will be speaking at the #DNC Convention because I believe that America needs to go in a different direction,” Kasich tweeted on Monday.
JD Vance says he wants to help families, but missed vote to expand child tax credit
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance proposed more than doubling the federal child tax credit to $5,000 over the weekend, but recently missed the chance to vote for an expanded credit—an effort his fellow Senate Republicans blocked.
Who is J.D. Vance? Here’s what to know about Trump’s VP pick.
Vance has compared abortion to murder and slavery, has criticized divorce, and has suggested people in “violent” marriages should try to work things out. He’s additionally said he wants to ban pornography, and has blamed a school shooting on “fatherlessness.”
Meet the Immigrant Communities Who Make Florida Unique
More than one in five Floridians are immigrants—and they help make the Sunshine State a global melting pot of art, culture, and history.
Supreme Court Takes Student Debt Relief Away From 43 Million Americans
Nationwide, more than 45 million people owe $1.6 trillion in federal loans for college, according to government data, and as many as 43 million of them stood to benefit from the cancellation program.
Clarence Thomas’ ‘Corruption’ Scandal Grows Even Bigger
A new report highlighting Thomas’ close ties with Harlan Crow will likely refresh calls for an investigation into the relationship between the Supreme Court justice and the billionaire mega-donor.
Biden Signs Bill to Block Rail Strike to Protect Economy; Senate Voted Down Effort to Give Rail Workers Paid Sick Days
Democratic lawmakers tried to pass a second bill that would have added paid sick days to the agreement, but were unable to reach the 60-vote threshold needed in the Senate, due to most Republican senators opposing the measure.
7 Great Places to Hear Live Latin Music in South Florida
From packed nightclubs to family restaurants, there’s no shortage of places to hear live Latin music in South Florida
Rep. Castro Is Working on Bill to Grant Citizenship to Undocumented Frontline Workers
The Texas representative also wants to expand Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefits to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients.
Rep. Jimmy Gómez: ‘Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Is a Clear and Present Danger to Congress’
“Such advocacy for extremism and sedition not only demands her immediate expulsion from Congress, but it also merits strong and clear condemnation from all of her Republican colleagues.”
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Feared for Her Life During Pro-Trump Mob Capitol Attack
The progressive Democrat feared that “QAnon and white supremacist sympathizers” in Congress could create opportunities that would put her in harm’s way.
Arizona Rep. Rubén Gallego: Prosecute Military and Veterans Involved in Capitol Attack
“This is a very extreme group, and this is why we have to punish them and punish them hard so that other military personnel and veterans understand this is not acceptable,” Rep. Rubén Gallego said.
Florida Democrats Say DeSantis’ Anti-Protest Bill Is Racist
The bill has been widely denounced by Florida Democrats as a measure that “promises selective enforcement against people of color.”
Rep. Joaquín Castro Demands the Resignation of Sen. Ted Cruz, and He’s Not the Only One
“I don’t think they should be serving in the United States Senate.”
‘The Squad’ Just Got Bigger: Meet the Two New Members
In 2018, four freshman first-time Congress members became one of the most vocal groups of progressives lawmakers. They now have two new Congress members.
Betsy DeVos Owns a $40 Million Yacht, but Thinks Helping People Afford College Is ‘Insidious’
Student debt cancelation and tuition-free college may seem extreme to DeVos, who owns a $40 million yacht, but not to those facing the cost crisis of America’s higher education system.
Meet Biden’s Cabinet Picks: A Climate Champion, a Woman Who Faced a Man With a Machine Gun, and More
Biden’s initial cabinet choices indicate that he plans to surround himself with a group of diverse, experienced officials with whom he already has relationships.
Former Sen. Kay Hagan’s Widower Fills Her Shoes At This Year’s Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention is a virtual affair, but Chip Hagan and several NC delegates say coronavirus hasn’t dampened enthusiasm.
Burr Steps Down As Senate Intelligence Chair After FBI Seizes His Cell Phone
Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., stepped aside as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday after the FBI served a search warrant for his cellphone as part of an ongoing insider-trading investigation tied to the coronavirus pandemic.
If Sen. Burr Resigns He’s Guaranteed to be Replaced by a Republican. Here’s Why.
Republican Sen. Richard Burr dumped as much as $1.7 million in stock ahead of the coronavirus-driven downturn.
45,000 Newly Unemployed People Just Learned Their Senators Sold Millions in Stocks Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Sens. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia and Richard Burr of North Carolina are accused of using their early knowledge of the severity of the coronavirus outbreak to protect their own finances instead of informing the public.
‘Will My Career Even Exist After This?’
Kymm McLean is a self-employed, professional makeup artist and hair stylist in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has lost 90% of her business because of the coronavirus outbreak.