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Prem Thakker

Prem Thakker was previously an associate writer for breaking news at The New Republic. His work has appeared in The American Prospect, Washington Monthly, CNN podcasts, and his newsletter Better World.

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March 31, 2023
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Justice Department and EPA File Lawsuit Against Norfolk Southern for Polluting East Palestine
The lawsuit seeks to hold the rail company responsible for a disastrous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
March 31, 2023
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Trump Lawyer Says Trump Will Not Be Handcuffed and There’s “Zero” Chance He Takes Plea Deal
Trump lawyer Joe Tapocina’s comments represent a shift in how the former president is approaching his indictment.
March 30, 2023
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Donald Trump Responds to Indictment News With Antisemitic Conspiracy Theory and a Very Big Typo
Could have written this statement ahead of time, man.
March 30, 2023
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“Congrats to Donald Trump on Finally Winning a Majority of Votes!”
Here are the best reactions to the criminal indictment of the former president.
March 30, 2023
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Donald Trump Becomes First Former President to Face Criminal Charges
The Manhattan grand jury was investigating Trump’s involvement in a hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels.
March 30, 2023
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GOP Tennessee Congressman Doubles Down, Says Praying Is the Only Way to Fix School Shootings
The “we’re not gonna fix it” lawmaker isn’t sure why people are so mad at him.
March 30, 2023
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HIV Drugs, Cancer Screenings, and More: A List of Free Obamacare Services Struck Down by a Texas Judge
Judge Reed O’Connor has been the “go-to judge” for conservatives looking to strike down the Affordable Care Act.
March 30, 2023
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Donald Trump (and the Republican Party) Wants to Go to War With Mexico
A new report says Trump is gathering “battle plans” to attack Mexico if he wins in 2024. That says a lot about the whole Republican Party.
March 29, 2023
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Biden Kicks Off “Summit for Democracy” With Netanyahu and Modi
What a joke
March 29, 2023
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GOP Senator Worth Up to $75 Million Attacks Bernie Sanders for Holding a Billionaire Accountable
Oklahoma Republican Markwayne Mullin attacked Bernie for holding a hearing with former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz on union-busting.
March 29, 2023
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Howard Schultz Says It’s “Unfair” to Call Him a Billionaire
The former Starbucks CEO complained people were being mean to him during a Senate hearing about union-busting.
March 29, 2023
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Senate Votes to Repeal Iraq War Authorizations, 20 Years After U.S. Invasion
The vote repeals two AUMFs that authorized the 1991 Gulf War and the 2003 invasion.
March 29, 2023
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Howard Schultz Accidentally Admits Starbucks Violated Labor Law on Unions
The former Starbucks CEO appeared before a Senate hearing, during which he confirmed the labor violation.
March 29, 2023
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Howard Schultz Was Asked Directly if He Threatened Starbucks Workers for Unionizing. He Didn’t Say No.
Senator Bernie Sanders asked the former Starbucks CEO point-blank if he has ever threatened, coerced, or intimidated an employee for supporting a union.
March 28, 2023
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GOP Rep. Byron Donalds Tells People to Stop Being Emotional After Nashville Mass Shooting
The Florida representative apparently does not think the aftermath of a mass shooting is the proper time to talk about gun control.
March 28, 2023
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Josh Hawley, Only Senator to Vote Against Anti-Hate Crimes Bill, Wants to Call Nashville Shooting Hate Crime
Stunning hypocrisy from the Missouri senator.
March 28, 2023
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Migrants Fearing Deportation Set Mattresses on Fire, Starting Fire That Killed 38 People
The tragedy at a detention center on the U.S.–Mexico border comes weeks after the White House revived a Trump-era asylum ban.
March 28, 2023
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“We’re Not Gonna Fix” School Shootings Says GOP Tennessee Congressman
Tim Burchett does not seem to think the government has a role to play in stopping mass shootings.
March 27, 2023
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Tennessee Made Gun Laws Looser, Focused Mainly on Attacking Gay People Before Nashville School Shooting
GOP Governor Bill Lee, who signed those bills into law, would now like to offer his thoughts and prayers.
March 27, 2023
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Republicans Introduce Reckless Resolution to Stop Biden From Helping 43 Million Americans With Student Debt
A new resolution from Republican senators seeks to overturn Biden’s student loan forgiveness program.

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