Why They’re Protecting Jeffrey Epstein’s Secrets
Journalist Julie K. Brown broke open the cover-up of Epstein’s sex trafficking scheme — and she says the government is still hiding the truth.
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How Trump’s Tax Bill Enriches Elite Dems And Hurts GOP Voters
Our extended conversation with David Dayen about the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
Eight Absurd Handouts Hiding In Trump’s Tax Bill
A vanity sculpture garden? A tax break for online bookies? Incentives for Wall Street to fire you? What actually passed in Trump’s sprawling “Big Beautiful Bill.”
The Abundance Plan: Cut Red Tape With More Paperwork
Abundance Democrats are adding more red tape to fight affordable housing efforts — to the benefit of corporate monopolists limiting new home construction.
How Republicans Rejected A Texas Flood Warning System
Lawmakers spent years rejecting Kerr County’s demands for a disaster warning system.
Why America Isn't Prepared For The Next Big Flood
Even before the deadly July 4th floods in Texas, the United States had a problem.
Can One Angry Dad Fix The Drug Industry?
Bil Schmidtknecht blames pharmacy benefit managers for the death of his son. He won’t rest until he holds them accountable.
Amid Deadly Floods, Lawmakers Left Gap In Warning System
Before the Texas disaster, Congress and successive presidents ignored demands to fully fund a nationwide system monitoring rivers for signs of flash floods.
A Big, Bipartisan Betrayal
Democrats are using Trump’s apocalyptic bill as a campaign gimmick — and ignoring their role in its cruelty.
Why Did Trump Rush To Pass The Tax Cut Bill?
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro explains what Republicans don’t want you to know about their legislation — and how it “screws over the people who voted for this president.”