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Trump suggests shooting down aircraft above New Jersey as concerns continue
1 week, 5 days ago

Trump suggests shooting down aircraft above New Jersey as concerns continue

Politico  

The FBI and DHS in a joint statement Thursday said that “it appears that many of the reported sightings are actually manned aircraft, operating lawfully” adding that there is “no known malicious activity occurring in New Jersey.” The agencies also said the reported sightings there do, however, “highlight the insufficiency of current authorities” related to who can take them down. …

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2 Democratic Senators Urge Biden To Try To Limit Military Use Against Americans
3 weeks ago

2 Democratic Senators Urge Biden To Try To Limit Military Use Against Americans

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sens. Under that law, the president can deploy the military against Americans in certain emergency situations that are not fully explained; the Brennan Center for Justice, a progressive nonprofit, called the wording “dangerously vague.” Trump has suggested that he would immediately declare a national emergency over what he terms an “invasion” by immigrants, paving the way for …

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Democrats stick with Schumer as leader. Their strategy for countering Trump is far less certain
3 weeks ago

Democrats stick with Schumer as leader. Their strategy for countering Trump is far less certain

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats reelected Chuck Schumer as party leader on Tuesday as the party moves into a deeply uncertain time, with no real consensus on a strategy as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. While some have been more aggressive — Washington Sen. Patty Murray, a former chairwoman of the Senate Health, Labor, Education and Pensions Committee, said …

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Trump 'heading for a real horror show' and GOP 'will be held accountable': Dem senator
4 weeks ago

Trump 'heading for a real horror show' and GOP 'will be held accountable': Dem senator

Raw Story  

Sen. Richard Blumenthal predicted that President-elect Donald Trump would not have a very long honeymoon while in office. Appearing on CNN, Blumenthal argued that Trump's threats to slap America's largest trading partners with massive tariffs should be taken very seriously and predicted it would cause immediate tension with his campaign promise to end inflation. "I think he's heading toward a …

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What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Education secretary
1 month ago

What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Education secretary

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Linda McMahon has been a constant presence in Donald Trump’s tumultuous orbit, serving in his first administration and supporting his presidential campaigns. McMahon was part of Trump’s first presidency A month after defeating Hillary Clinton, Trump chose McMahon as leader of the Small Business Administration. Blumenthal called her “a person of serious accomplishment and ability,” while Murphy said …

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'Sounds like a mess': Dem doubtful of GOP senator's call for a private Trump security team
3 months, 1 week ago

'Sounds like a mess': Dem doubtful of GOP senator's call for a private Trump security team

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — In the aftermath of a second assassination plot against former President Donald Trump, a Wisconsin Republican senator now says Trump ought to have his own private security team — and it ought to oversee the U.S. Secret Service. Sen. Ron Johnson told Raw Story on Tuesday that Trump should have his own security team because he doesn't have …

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Democrat becomes first to indicate Biden should RESIGN
5 months, 1 week ago

Democrat becomes first to indicate Biden should RESIGN

Daily Mail  

A sitting House Democrat became the first to suggest President Joe Biden should resign from office in a stunning statement. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., said ahead of Biden's highly-anticipated press conference Thursday that she has 'doubt' about his 'health and fitness to do the job' following his disastrous debate two weeks ago. A sitting Democrat became the first to …

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Legal experts worry about presidential abuse of the Insurrection Act. Here's why
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Legal experts worry about presidential abuse of the Insurrection Act. Here's why

NPR  

Legal experts worry about presidential abuse of the Insurrection Act. "It's really up to the president to decide when to use the armed forces as a domestic police force," said Elizabeth Goitein, senior director of the Liberty & National Security Program at the Brennan Center for Justice. "Stewart Rhodes, who's been convicted of seditious conspiracy, which means conspiracy to overthrow …

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Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden polling: Could a Trump guilty verdict before the 2024 election swing these voters?
10 months ago

Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden polling: Could a Trump guilty verdict before the 2024 election swing these voters?

Slate  

Update, May 30, 2024, at 6:49 p.m.: Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying records in the hush money case. An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll released in February found Biden leading Trump 48–47—a margin that, according to the poll’s respondents, would increase to 51–45 if Trump were found guilty. And a Bloomberg News/Morning Consult survey of swing-state …

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A new day? Voters stood up for democracy — and now we have the data
2 years ago

A new day? Voters stood up for democracy — and now we have the data

Salon  

In November's midterm elections, many Americans voted to slow down Donald Trump and the Republican Party's assault on democracy. "The biggest takeaway here is just how important protecting democracy was for voters in this House battlefield immediately coming out of the election," said Molly Murphy, the president of Impact Research, which conducted the survey for Democratic Party-aligned political action committees …

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Connecticut Senate candidate uses Trump’s backing sparingly
2 years, 1 month ago

Connecticut Senate candidate uses Trump’s backing sparingly

Associated Press  

HARTFORD, Conn. — She’s the only statewide candidate running in Connecticut this year to be endorsed by former President Donald Trump, but Republican Leora Levy has been cautious in mentioning his political support during her race against Democratic U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal. However, it’s questionable whether those winds will be strong enough to help Levy defeat Blumenthal, a well-known two-term …

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Pro-Trump wins in blue states threaten GOP hopes in November
2 years, 4 months ago

Pro-Trump wins in blue states threaten GOP hopes in November

Associated Press  

HARTFORD, Conn. — Republicans have found success in Democratic strongholds like Maryland and Massachusetts when they have fielded moderate candidates who could appeal to voters in both parties. But Republican voters have nominated loyalists of former President Donald Trump in several Democratic states, including Maryland and Connecticut, making the GOP’s odds of winning those general election races even longer. “It …

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Far-Right Primary Wins In Blue States Threaten GOP Victories In November
2 years, 4 months ago

Far-Right Primary Wins In Blue States Threaten GOP Victories In November

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING HARTFORD, Conn. — Republicans have found success in Democratic strongholds like Maryland and Massachusetts when they have fielded moderate candidates who could appeal to voters in both parties. But Republican voters have nominated loyalists of former President Donald Trump in several Democratic states, including Maryland and Connecticut, making the GOP’s odds of winning those general election races …

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Far-right wins in blue states threaten GOP hopes in November
2 years, 4 months ago

Far-right wins in blue states threaten GOP hopes in November

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But Republican voters have nominated loyalists of former President Donald Trump in several Democratic …

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Klarides draws conservative criticism ahead of GOP primary
2 years, 4 months ago

Klarides draws conservative criticism ahead of GOP primary

Associated Press  

When the Connecticut Republican Party endorsed former state House Minority Leader Themis Klarides for the U.S. Senate this spring, the social moderate was viewed by many past and present party leaders as the GOP’s best chance in years to defeat veteran Democratic U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal. And her views on abortion are more suited to running in a Democrat primary, …

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