Senate Democrats Open Inquiry Into Trump’s $1 Billion Request of Oil Industry: Committees are seeking information from oil executives about a dinner where the former president proposed a quid pro quo (www.nytimes.com)
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As Trump campaigns, he's spreading QAnon posts anew. Some call that 'playing with fire' (www.usatoday.com)
Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls faces $6 million fine and criminal charges (apnews.com)
Leading Democrats demand Alito face investigation after second report of far right-linked flag (www.theguardian.com)
Senate border bill exposes Democratic divisions as White House attempts to ramp up pressure on GOP (www.cnn.com)
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The economy is thriving under Biden. So why don’t Americans believe it? (www.dailykos.com)
Whenever a leftist argues for a 15$ minimum wage, remind them that Amazon does that too (www.aboutamazon.com)
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Justice Department says illegal monopoly by Ticketmaster and Live Nation drives up prices for fans (apnews.com)
Supreme Court finds no bias against Black voters in a South Carolina congressional district (apnews.com)
Political consultant indicted for AI robocalls with fake Biden voice made to New Hampshire voters (www.wmur.com)
For the Women Who Accused the Trump Campaign of Harassment, It’s Been More Harassment (www.propublica.org)
Arizona state lawmaker used ChatGPT to write part of law on deepfakes (www.theguardian.com)
Why cancer-causing pollution from oil refineries is falling: In an environmental success story, refineries have reduced their emissions of benzene due to federal regulations and oversight. (wapo.st)
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‘Biden didn’t come to the Bronx’: Trump makes a foray into Democratic turf (www.politico.com)
Majority of Americans wrongly believe US is in recession – and most blame Biden (www.theguardian.com)
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