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Sen. Whitehouse says talks are in a 'good place' on a climate bill that can avoid obstacles Democrats faced in earlier legislative efforts.

"Nationwide abortion ban: that's the goal of anti-abortion politicians," Planned Parenthood Action chimes in

Rhode Island Democrat talks to the Guardian about the president’s climate record and targeting oil industry’s ‘achilles heel’

President travels to Rzeszow, 60 miles from Ukraine border, to meet US troops and Polish counterpart – follow the day’s politics news

WASHINGTON — Senate Finance Committee Democrats are discussing ways to tax large oil and gas companies’ excess profits that could be tied to the recent spike in global crude oil prices and use the revenue to provide financial support to consumers impacted by higher costs at the pump.

Alabama attorney general was vocal supporter of ‘Stop the Steal’ campaign to overturn Trump’s election loss

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has declined before Congress to express an opinion on whether President Joe Biden is serving in the office legally

Senate Republican leader says he will not back Biden’s nominee as Biden meets Nato and G7 leaders in Europe

Driven by sharply higher gas prices, Democrats are discussing ways to tax large oil and gas companies' excess profits and return the money to consumers.