Why Democrats warmed to severing Medicaid eligibility from the Covid public health emergency
The Congressional Budget Office assumes the public health emergency for Covid will expire in July — barring another extension by the Biden administration.
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Morocco’s Occupation of Western Sahara Is at Center of Growing European Parliament Bribery Scandal
A corruption scandal involving Qatar and Morocco is rocking the European Union, with authorities in Belgium earlier this month raiding the homes and offices of multiple European Parliament lawmakers for allegedly accepting bribes from the two governments. The raids recovered hundreds of thousands of euros in cash. Among those arrested was European Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili, who in the lead-up to the World Cup repeatedly defended Qatar against critics.
Judge Orders Philly DA to Disclose All Evidence in Mumia Abu-Jamal Case. Could It Lead to New Trial?
Supporters of imprisoned journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal are celebrating a decision by a Philadelphia judge on Friday to order the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office to share all of its files on the case with Abu-Jamal’s defense team. Judge Lucretia Clemons gave prosecutors and the defense 60 days to review the files, including many that Abu-Jamal’s team has never seen.
As Title 42 Nears End, El Paso Declares Emergency over Influx of Asylum Seekers
The Democratic mayor of El Paso, Texas, has declared a state of emergency over concerns the city won’t be able to provide shelter and resources to the thousands of asylum seekers arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border. This comes as the Biden administration is expected on Wednesday to stop enforcing Title 42, the Trump-era pandemic policy that has been used by the U.S. government to block over 2 million migrants from seeking asylum in the country.
‘THE central issue’: How the fall of Roe v. Wade shook the 2022 election
More than 50 Democratic and Republican elected officials, campaign aides and consultants took POLITICO inside the first campaign after the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling.
Report: Intelligence agencies didn’t move fast enough to collect Covid data
The report by Democrats on the House Intelligence Community says the CIA and other spy agencies “took too long to pivot.
CDC says long Covid has contributed to thousands of U.S. deaths
The agency’s report comes as Congress is considering whether to fund research and treatment.
U.S. inflation slowed sharply to 7.1 percent over past 12 months
Even with last month’s further easing of inflation, the Federal Reserve plans to keep raising interest rates.
Fed jacks up rates again but Powell hints it might slow down
Inflation has cooled only slightly and job growth remains strong.
Voters remain gloomy despite recent economic gains
A new POLITICO-Morning Consult poll suggests voters’ views of the economy are baked in.
U.S. economy returned to growth last quarter, expanding 2.6 percent
Housing investment, though, plunged at a 26 percent annual pace, hammered by surging mortgage rates.
Biden, Like Trump Before Him, Derails Effort to End U.S. Support for Saudi War in Yemen
A new UNICEF report finds that over 11,000 children have been killed or injured in the U.S.-backed, Saudi-led war in Yemen since 2015. A six-month ceasefire between warring parties expired in October. Meanwhile, Senator Bernie Sanders withdrew a Senate resolution Tuesday that would have ended U.S. support for the war, following pressure from the White House. Sanders said he would bring the resolution back if they could not reach an agreement.
A 21st Century Resource War: Emira Woods on How Racism, Extraction & Militarism Are Devastating Africa
President Biden has pledged $55 billion to Africa over the next three years, announced during a three-day summit in Washington with leaders from 49 African nations. The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit was held as the United States is trying to counter the growing influence of China and Russia across the continent.
A Massacre in Peru: Death Toll Tops 17 as Protests Mount After Ouster & Jailing of President Castillo
Mass protests are intensifying in Peru following the ouster and jailing of President Pedro Castillo, who was impeached on December 7 after attempting to dissolve Congress and rule by decree. At least 17 protesters have been killed in the unrest as police have attacked crowds with tear gas and live ammunition.
Why Has Qatar Jailed a World Cup Whistleblower? The Brother of Abdullah Ibhais Speaks Out
As the world’s attention turns to the World Cup final on Sunday between Argentina and France, we look at the case of imprisoned World Cup whistleblower Abdullah Ibhais, a former communications director for Qatar’s 2022 World Cup organizers, who has been imprisoned since November 2019.
Elon Musk Tells Adam Schiff His Brain Is ‘Too Small’ In Juvenile Political Tweet Attack
Now Musk is using his massive social media company to engage in politics and target lawmaker who has criticized his assault on free speech.
Trump Still Acting Like Imperious President In Mar-A-Lago ‘Barbie Dream House’: Report
Donald Trump is now missing a critical coterie of “handlers” he had in the Oval Office who might have protected him from some controversies.
A grift. A cover up. And the fallout after MAGA cultists call out Trump’s con
Donald Trump’s ‘major announcement’ Thursday truly exceeded the already exceedingly low expectations.
Trump digital trading cards! Priced to sell at just $99! An exclusive series of ‘really incredible artwork’ (i.e. hilarious parody) depicting, for instance, Trump as a strapping superhero bearing his sculpted chest, as a cowboy brandishing an American flag atop a white horse, and as an aviator-clad astronaut.
Ukraine Update: Bakhmut holds, and that shouldn’t be a surprise
Yesterday, Mark Sumner noted that over a week of panic over Bakhmut seemed to have culminated, with Ukraine back in control of many of its recently lost positions (including the hilariously mistranslated “wine factory” and the ever-present trash dump.) It is a seemingly dramatic turnaround from last week, when both Russian and Ukrainian telegram were reporting the collapse of entire Ukrainian defensive lines.
Here are the winners of 2022’s Daily Kos Elections prediction contest, sponsored by Green’s Babka!
With Raphael Warnock’s triumphant victory in the Georgia’s Senate runoff election, we can now unveil the winners of the 2022 Daily Kos Elections prediction contest! As you may recall, we asked you to submit your predictions for the winners in 10 Senate, 29 House, and 12 gubernatorial races, as well as six downballot deep cuts ranging from ballot initiatives to judicial elections.
Trump-Backed Election Loser Kari Lake Hints At Violence At Conservative Gathering
Lake was seen as one of the brightest stars in the Trump wing of the party but was among a slew of candidates spreading his election lies who lost in November.
Controversial U.S. Priest Frank Pavone Defrocked For ‘Blasphemous’ Posts, Pro-Trump Activism
Pavone’s Twitter profile still features him wearing a MAGA hat.
Disabled students need better support from career services in higher education
Disabled students face different challenges than their non-disabled peers when entering the workforce, and career services should be equipped to prepare them accordingly
by Vilissa Thompson
This article was originally published at Prism
With the academic year in full swing, this is when those headed for graduation are usually thinking, what is next for me?
Is the short-term rental bubble really bursting? Should it?
I’ve stayed in my fair share of Airbnbs. I’ve stayed in units where I had the entire space to myself, and I’ve stayed in units where the host was present. I’ve gone for the cheapest option, and I’ve splurged. But at this point, I’d choose a hotel every time.
Preference counts here, obviously. In my personal view, there is something to be said for privacy.
The Lionel Messi Guide to Living
The literary critic Edward Said coined the phrase late style to describe the final works of a composer or writer—when the decay of the body can’t help but inform artistry, when creativity is infused with the bumps, bruises, and wisdom of a life almost fully lived. In soccer years, 35 makes the Argentine forward Lionel Messi a veritable geriatric. And this World Cup was his final opus, his version of Beethoven’s last string quartets or Monet’s lily ponds.
What To Watch As Jan. 6 Panel Cites Trump’s ‘Attempted Coup’
The House committee investigating the insurrection will make its final case to the public about Donald Trump’s effort to overturn the presidential election.
SNL Bids Farewell to Cecily Strong
Compared with last year’s Saturday Night Live Christmas show, when the extremely contagious Omicron coronavirus variant necessitated a reduced cast and crew, this year’s managed to avoid any major disruptions. But one piece of news, released mere hours before last night’s airing, delivered an unexpected turn: The show would be Cecily Strong’s last.
White House Covid doctor: Safe to gather, but …
During the holidays, “people are gathering, as they should,” White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Ashish Jha said.
The Qatar World Cup Is History
Picture scenes of a battle or from a play; a massive religious ritual; a game of chess. The penalty kick that decided the Argentina-Netherlands quarterfinal game was all of these things.Overhead footage showed the Argentine goalie Emiliano Martínez at far left; seated alone on the turf, he looked as if he was surrounded by a sea of grass. By blocking two earlier penalty kicks from the Dutch team, Martínez orchestrated this opportunity.
Girls’ School
There were two Hannahs. There were
eight Amandas. There were three Lindsays,
and each one wanted a nose job.
One got it. One Hannahran 12 miles in the morning,
the Los Angeles dust moving under her steps.
The other studied the brains of zebra finches
that were simultaneously held captiveand falling in love. Two rings of purple
culled Lindsay’s white face,
and for six months all her expressions
she could not express. The other Lindsay said, I support it.