18 Jan

New Yorker Reporter’s Footage Shows Disorganized Rioters Storming Capitol

Luke Mogelson, a veteran war correspondent and contributing writer for the New Yorker, captured footage of rioters storming the U.S. Capitol earlier this month, triggered by Donald Trump’s false claim that he won the election. Mogelson documented his experience, stating: “There seems to be some members of the rioters who are more prepared, and others who seem to be responding in

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15 Jan

Biden Reveals $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan, Includes Stimulus Checks

President-Elect Joe Biden released the details for his incoming administration’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan. The package includes beefed-up unemployment support, rental assistance, eviction moratorium, funds for child care and child tax credits, assistance for small businesses and schools, and more support for vaccines and testing. Most importantly, the bill includes $1,400 direct payments to

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08 Jan

White House Staffers Resign, Others Considering Resigning Amid Insurrection

According to reports, Stephanie Grisham, the first lady’s chief of staff, and Sarah Matthews, White House deputy press secretary, both stepped down amid the controversial MAGA insurrection at Capitol Hill on Wednesday. In addition to Grisham and Matthews, reports say National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien and Deputy National Security Advisor Matthew Pottinger are considering resigning

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02 Jan

Illinois Expunges Nearly Half a Million Marijuana-Related Arrest Records

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the state expunged nearly half a million non-felony marijuana-related arrest records just before the new year. The governor also announced thousands of low-level cannabis convictions were pardoned. Back in May 2019, Pritzker signed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, which mandates 47,000 cannabis-related arrest records between 2013 and 2019 be expunged

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