Extremist Militias Are Coordinating in More Than 100 Facebook Groups | WIRED

After lying low for years in the aftermath of January 6, exclusive reporting shows, militia extremist groups and profiles have been quietly reorganizing and ramping up recruitment and rhetoric on Facebook.

Hakeem Jeffries isn't speaker, but might be the most powerful person in Congress | AP News

Without wielding the gavel or holding a formal job laid out in the Constitution, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries might very well be the most powerful person in Congress right now.

Pa. to get another $152M to remove more lead water lines | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Ted Cruz Wants Airlines to Keep Your Cash When They Cancel Your Flight

Congressional lawmakers bankrolled by the airline industry offered legislation that could undermine Biden's plan for automatic airline refunds.

Arizona's Democratic leaders make final push to repeal 19th century abortion ban | AP News

Democrats at the Arizona Legislature are expected to make a final push to repeal the state’s long-dormant ban on nearly all abortions that a court said can be enforced.

Student debt cancellation: Biden forgives $6 billion for borrowers misled by The Art Institutes | CNN Politics

The Biden administration said Wednesday that it has approved the cancellation of more than $6.1 billion in student loan debt held by 317,000 borrowers who previously attended The Art Institutes, a now-defunct network of for-profit colleges.

What can cities do to reduce gun violence? First, look at Detroit. - Vox

In 2023, Detroit saw its fewest homicides since 1966. Here’s how it did it — and how other cities can do the same.

Tim Kennedy declares victory in NY-26 special election | News 4 Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — State Senator Tim Kennedy (D) declared victory in the Congressional special election for New York’s 26th Congressional district on Tuesday night. Kennedy has 69% of the vote with 38.8% of the vote having been counted as of 9:35 p.m., according to the AP. He defeated West..

Postcards to Swing States - Progressive Turnout Project

Voters who receive handwritten postcards are significantly more likely to vote. We proved it in 2020.