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Documents including the text of the bipartisan infrastructure legislation are wheeled toward the office of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer

This Is How Infrastructure Week Might Finally End (in the Senate, at Least)

The incredibly true story of how a BIF could become a BIB—which would be a BFD, indeed.

President Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer

Mike Konczal, Steph Sterling, Felicia Wong

The New Economics Is Here

Legislative compromise is always disappointing, but we’re really moving toward an economy that’s more caring, more green, and more equal.

No, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Your Vaccination Status Is Not Protected by HIPAA

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A close-up of Congressman Peter DeFazio waving.

The Congressman Behind the House Infrastructure Bill Is Miffed About the Bipartisan Deal

Peter DeFazio, who chairs the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is frustrated by the way the Senate has warped his original bill.

A close up of Sarah Palin holding a soda.

Michael Tomasky

“Dear Sarah, This Is God. Please Just Stay Home.”

Just when you thought the United States Senate couldn’t get any worse....

Roman Abramovich, Chelsea's Russian owner

Russian Oligarchs Are Bludgeoning Western Media With Their Wealth

Roman Abramovich, Chelsea's Russian owner

Russian Oligarchs Are Bludgeoning Western Media With Their Wealth

Vaccine Mandates Are as American as Apple Pie

Vaccine Mandates Are as American as Apple Pie