Biden’s major bipartisan infrastructure plan struck a rare chord of cooperation between Republicans and Democrats, but changes it proposes to cryptocurrency regulation are tripping up the bill. The administration intends to pay for $28 billion of its planned infrastructure spending by tightening tax compliance within the historically under-regulated arena of digital currency. That’s why cryptocurrency […]
Trump may be fading away, but Trumpism is now in the American bloodstream | Jonathan Freedland
He left in disgrace, yet all signs point to a third presidential run. And his disdain for facts is now an article of Republican faithWe have so much to worry about, it’s a relief that at least one big source of angst is no longer there to keep us up at…
Senate expected to vote Saturday on passage of bipartisan infrastructure bill – live
If bill passes, it will be sent to the House and ultimately to the desk of Biden, who has wholeheartedly endorsed the legislationTop Republicans move to protect Trump from Capitol attack fallout 2.49pm BST Hugo Lowell reports for the Guardian:Top Repub…
Lucrative fundraising points to small but strong Republican anti-Trump resistance
Cashflow suggests while Trump retains an iron grip on party, there is still significant money behind efforts to wrest it freeTaking a stand against Donald Trump is guaranteed to bring Republicans online abuse, primary election challengers and barbs fro…
Want to make Jim Jordan sing about the Capitol attack? Ask Jefferson Davis | Sidney Blumenthal
The Ohio Republican admits he spoke to Trump the day the Confederate flag flew in Congress. Aptly, the investigation of John Brown’s raid sets precedent for what must happen nextWhat did Jim Jordan know about the insurrection and when?The House select …
Kinzinger: McCarthy and Jordan should face Capitol attack subpoenas – but maybe not Trump
Republican on select committee seeks 6 January answersCollins toes GOP line in saying panel not sufficiently bipartisanWhat did Jim Jordan know about the insurrection and when?Adam Kinzinger, one of two Republicans on the House select committee investi…
Sarah Palin hints at Alaska Senate run against Republican Lisa Murkowski
Former Alaska governor: ‘If God wants me to do it I will’Trump defends ‘just say election was corrupt’ demandThe former Alaska governor and Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin has hinted at a run for US Senate. Related: Rudy Giuliani says …
Senate expects to move forward with infrastructure bill on Sunday
Senators await text of $1tn package, key to Biden agendaRepublicans have joined Democrats in procedural votesUS senators were expected to move forward on Sunday on a $1tn package for roads, rail lines and other infrastructure, with text of a bill due t…
Fauci backs new masks guidance as Florida reports highest one-day Covid case total
State is national epicenter as 21,683 cases reportedHospitalisations record also falls amid mask mandate banAmerica mulls vaccine mandates – will they work?Florida’s ban on mask mandates came under increasing scrutiny from public health officials on Su…
No children, no vote: Fox News’s latest asinine suggestion | Arwa Mahdawi
The brains trust at Fox News recently debated whether the ‘childless left’ deserve the vote – which shows that choosing not to have kids if still very much stigmatizedShould we disenfranchise the childfree? If you’re wondering what kind of stupid quest…