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What to know about Mark Robinson, the embattled Republican nominee for North Carolina governor
3 months ago

What to know about Mark Robinson, the embattled Republican nominee for North Carolina governor

Associated Press  

Republican Mark Robinson’s campaign for governor in North Carolina has been rocked by a CNN report that he posted racist and explicit messages on a pornography web site message board more than a decade ago. Robinson’s provocative language led some Republicans to worry he stood little chance of winning a general election in North Carolina, which has a history of …

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Speaker Johnson sets House vote on government funding bill after a one-week postponement
3 months, 1 week ago

Speaker Johnson sets House vote on government funding bill after a one-week postponement

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson will move ahead with a temporary spending bill that would prevent a partial government shutdown when the new budget year begins on Oct. 1, despite the headwinds that prompted him to pull the bill from consideration last week. “I urge all of my colleagues to do what the overwhelming majority of the people of …

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Some Republicans regret Trump’s VP pick JD Vance after Harris becomes Dem nominee
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Some Republicans regret Trump’s VP pick JD Vance after Harris becomes Dem nominee

The Independent  

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US House approves long-awaited aid package to bolster Ukraine's war efforts
8 months ago

US House approves long-awaited aid package to bolster Ukraine's war efforts

ABC  

In short: After stalling for months, a $US60 billion aid package for Ukraine has been approved by the US House After stalling for months, a $US60 billion aid package for Ukraine has been approved by the US House Some Republicans are threatening to oust speaker Mike Johnson over the vote What's next: The bill will now go to the Senate, …

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Border bill supporters combat misleading claims that it would let in more migrants
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Border bill supporters combat misleading claims that it would let in more migrants

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It’s one of the most hard-fought provisions in the bipartisan border security package, and one that Democrats had to be persuaded to include: a new authority for the U.S. government to block migrants from entering the country. Lankford has repeatedly emphasized that the emergency authority “is not designed to let 5,000 people in, it is designed to close …

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It’s a ‘silly notion’ that Trump’s Georgia case should pause for the election, Willis tells the AP
1 year ago

It’s a ‘silly notion’ that Trump’s Georgia case should pause for the election, Willis tells the AP

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The district attorney prosecuting Donald Trump over efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia says she has a duty to file charges against anyone who violates the law and that it’s a “silly notion” that the former president’s case should be paused just because he is running for office. In an interview this week with The Associated …

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Biden faces tough battle to secure $105 billion for Ukraine, Israel, the border and more
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden faces tough battle to secure $105 billion for Ukraine, Israel, the border and more

Firstpost  

Ukraine has struggled to make progress in a gruelling counteroffensive, and the White House has warned that Russia could gain ground if the United States does not rush more weapons and ammunition to the conflict. “Senate Democrats will move expeditiously on this request, and we hope that our Republican colleagues across the aisle will join us to pass this much-needed …

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Zelensky, in Washington, tries to convince Republicans to keep backing military aid for Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

Zelensky, in Washington, tries to convince Republicans to keep backing military aid for Ukraine

LA Times  

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer of New York, left, listens as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, second from left, speaks while walking through Capitol Hill on Thursday in Washington. “It’s an investment in our own direct interest — not least because degrading Russia’s military power helps to deter our primary strategic adversary: China.” Zelensky emphasized Ukraine’s gratitude for U.S. assistance …

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The U.S. has a 'primary problem,' say advocates who call for new election systems
1 year, 3 months ago

The U.S. has a 'primary problem,' say advocates who call for new election systems

NPR  

The U.S. has a 'primary problem,' say advocates who call for new election systems Enlarge this image toggle caption Ted S. Warren/AP Ted S. Warren/AP Most state and federal primary elections in the U.S. are divided up by political party, and many are only open to voters who are members of a party. He says the earlier system "was often …

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Republicans Are Angry at Joe Biden for Accurately Describing Plan to Sunset Social Security
1 year, 10 months ago

Republicans Are Angry at Joe Biden for Accurately Describing Plan to Sunset Social Security

Slate  

In early 2022, Florida Sen. Rick Scott, the chair of the Republican Senate campaign arm, released what he called an “11 Point Plan to Save America.” One year later, one specific dim element of that plan—a proposal that all laws, including Social Security and Medicare, would expire in five years unless reapproved—is still coming back to haunt Republicans. “I’m politely …

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Republicans erupted at Biden’s SOTU remarks on Social Security and Medicare. But these lawmakers have proposed cuts
1 year, 10 months ago

Republicans erupted at Biden’s SOTU remarks on Social Security and Medicare. But these lawmakers have proposed cuts

The Independent  

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US President Joe Biden Heckled, Called 'Liar' During State Of The Union Speech -WATCH
1 year, 10 months ago

US President Joe Biden Heckled, Called 'Liar' During State Of The Union Speech -WATCH

ABP News  

New Delhi: US President Joe Biden, who was delivering the State of the Union speech on Tuesday, was interrupted by Republican members as they booed and yelled at him when he criticized some Republicans for proposing cuts to Social Security and Medicare. "Other Republicans say if we don't cut Social Security and Medicare, they'll let America default on its debt …

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Biden in State of Union exhorts Congress: ‘Finish the job’
1 year, 10 months ago

Biden in State of Union exhorts Congress: ‘Finish the job’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden exhorted Congress Tuesday night to work with him to “finish the job” of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation as he delivered a State of the Union address aimed at reassuring a country beset by pessimism and fraught political divisions. “That’s always been my vision for the country: to restore the soul of the …

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Democrats punt same-sex marriage vote until after election
2 years, 3 months ago

Democrats punt same-sex marriage vote until after election

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats are punting a vote to protect same-sex and interracial marriages until after the November midterm elections, pulling back just days after Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to put the Senate on the record on the issue “in the coming weeks.” The delay was requested by key senators who have been negotiating changes to the legislation and comes …

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Congress OKs bill to aid U.S. computer chip firms, countering China
2 years, 4 months ago

Congress OKs bill to aid U.S. computer chip firms, countering China

LA Times  

President Biden speaks virtually during an event in the South Court Auditorium of the White House on July 25. “Today, the House passed a bill that will make cars cheaper, appliances cheaper and computers cheaper,” Biden said. Some Republicans argued that the government should not spend billions to subsidize the semiconductor industry, and GOP leadership in the House recommended a …

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The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022
3 years ago

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022

CNN  

CNN — As the calendar turns to 2022, Senate races are about to kick into much higher gear, with ad spending increasing ahead of the first primaries in May and just a few more fundraising quarters for candidates to prove they’re serious The biggest storyline to watch heading into 2022 is the resolution of contested GOP primaries. Pennsylvania Incumbent: Republican …

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Georgia rally marks debut of GOP primary ‘Trump ticket’
3 years, 2 months ago

Georgia rally marks debut of GOP primary ‘Trump ticket’

Associated Press  

PERRY, Ga. — The rewards of an early Donald Trump endorsement were on display Saturday in Georgia when a three-man ticket of candidates he’s backing in 2022 Republican primaries were featured at one of his signature rallies. In one of his first public appearances since entering the race, Walker on Saturday talked about his relationship with Trump, but also urged …

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5 takeaways after California governor handily defeats recall
3 years, 3 months ago

5 takeaways after California governor handily defeats recall

Associated Press  

Gavin Newsom ably fended off a recall attempt from Republicans on Tuesday, changing the stakes of the contest from a referendum on his own performance and into a partisan fight over Trumpism and the coronavirus. Five takeaways from Newsom’s victory: COVID PRECAUTIONS CAN HELP DEMOCRATS Republicans intended the recall to be a referendum on Democrats’ rule of California, and the …

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Four takeaways after California governor handily defeats recall
3 years, 3 months ago

Four takeaways after California governor handily defeats recall

Al Jazeera  

California Governor Gavin Newsom ably fended off a recall attempt from Republicans on Tuesday after changing the stakes of the contest from a referendum on his own performance and into a partisan fight over Trumpism and the coronavirus. The California recall election was the first significant US political contest of Joe Biden’s presidency and served as a stress test for …

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Some Republicans Blame Migrants For COVID-19 Surges. Doctors Say They're Scapegoating
3 years, 4 months ago

Some Republicans Blame Migrants For COVID-19 Surges. Doctors Say They're Scapegoating

NPR  

Some Republicans Blame Migrants For COVID-19 Surges. Doctors Say They're Scapegoating Enlarge this image toggle caption Eric Gay/AP Eric Gay/AP With the rate of coronavirus infections rising across much of the South, some Republicans governors are floating the theory that migrants — and by extension the Biden administration — are to blame. Public health experts say the emphasis on migrants …

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As Delta variant spreads, some conservatives course correct on vaccines ahead of 2022 midterms
3 years, 5 months ago

As Delta variant spreads, some conservatives course correct on vaccines ahead of 2022 midterms

CNN  

CNN — Alabama Republican Gov. “It’s the unvaccinated folks that are letting us down.” Ivey’s deliverance of hard truth followed a week of troubling Covid headlines, when some other Republican governors also redoubled their efforts to get their constituents vaccinated, including Missouri’s Mike Parson, West Virginia’s Jim Justice and Florida’s Ron DeSantis. “It’s fairly obvious that that polling must have …

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'Never a veto threat!' Biden backtracks on tying bipartisan infrastructure deal to reconciliation
3 years, 5 months ago

'Never a veto threat!' Biden backtracks on tying bipartisan infrastructure deal to reconciliation

Daily Mail  

Joe Biden was forced to walk back on Saturday after Republican fury erupted over his comments making the bipartisan infrastructure bill's passage reliant on Congress also passing his $2.5 trillion American Families Plan. President Joe Biden said in a Saturday statement that he never intended to issue a 'veto threat' as he assured Republicans he is not linking the bipartisan …

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McConnell hits ‘pause’ on Dems effort to create Jan. 6 panel
3 years, 7 months ago

McConnell hits ‘pause’ on Dems effort to create Jan. 6 panel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are signaling that they will try to block — or at least slow down — a Democratic effort to create a 9/11-style commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, threatening the chances of a deeper, independent look at the siege and how it could be prevented from happening again. Senate Republican Leader …

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McCarthy meets with Rep. Greene; GOP faces Cheney decision
3 years, 10 months ago

McCarthy meets with Rep. Greene; GOP faces Cheney decision

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy met late Tuesday with hard-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene as Republicans wrestled over how to handle a bipartisan outcry over her endorsement of outlandish conspiracy theories and of violent, racist views. “If you’re going to keep Liz Cheney in leadership, there’s no party.” Without action by Republicans, Democrats were threatening to force an …

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