Tag: Senate Democrats

Sanders warns that Elon Musk’s plan to slash Social Security staffing could double disability claim wait times and deaths, as Trump nominee faces Senate vote.

Progressives warn that the Republican spending bill would give Trump and Musk sweeping control over federal funds, gut social programs, and set a dangerous precedent—while Senate Democrats waver on whether to fight or fold.

Top Senate Democrats are urging Chief Justice Roberts to support their call for Justice Samuel Alito's recusal from Trump-related cases, citing concerns over his impartiality due to his display of controversial flags associated with the January 6 insurrection.

“Our country’s cannabis policies must be completely overhauled, but you have the power to act now.”

“While these companies report billions in profits, they often pay no income tax to the IRS and leave hardworking families holding the bag.”

Neither of these games of chicken would be as fraught if Democrats were united.

“The unconscionable growth in billionaire wealth through the misery of the pandemic is the clearest case I can imagine for the progressive tax reform working its way through Congress.”

“While you’re quibbling over who you want to exclude, people are suffering. SEND THE CHECKS.”

“The United States government should be responding to the needs, to the desperation, of families in our country at this time.”

“A 6-3 majority on the court is basically a bomb coming at what is left of our protections against corruption in politics, against corporate money, against what is left of the Voting Rights Act.”