Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that 20 people who voted in the 2020 election will be arrested and charged Thursday for breaking the state’s election laws on felon voting rights. The move was described as the “opening salvo” for the Office of Election Crimes and Security, created by DeSantis …
Read More »Biden surveys Kentucky flood damage, vowing to help “as long as it takes”
Washington — President Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Monday witnessed the damage from deadly and devastating storms that have resulted in the worst flooding in Kentucky’s history, as they visited the state to meet with families and first responders. At least 37 people have died since last month’s …
Read More »Michigan GOP nixes election night party after female staff member threatened, party says
Washington — The Michigan Republican Party canceled a watch party for the state’s primary election results after a female staff member was verbally assaulted at the party’s headquarters Tuesday morning, the state GOP said. Gustavo Portela, communications director for the Michigan GOP, said the state party received “several” death threats …
Read More »New Jan. 6 revelations prompt questions of legal hurdles for Trump
Washington — The revelation late Tuesday that the Justice Department’s investigation into the events of Jan. 6, 2021, now includes questions about the actions of former President Donald Trump and his allies has heightened speculation as to whether the former president could face legal trouble for his conduct related to …
Read More »Jerome Powell confirmed by Senate to second term as Federal Reserve chair
The Senate confirmed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to a second term with a strong bipartisan vote of 80-19 Thursday, following the confirmation of other Fed board nominees. Powell’s confirmation comes as roaring inflation is damaging Americans’ bank accounts. President Biden, who called inflation his primary domestic concern earlier this week, …
Read More »Oklahoma passes Texas
Oklahoma City — The Oklahoma House gave final approval Thursday to a Texas-style abortion ban that prohibits the procedure after about six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant. The bill approved by the GOP-led House without discussion or debate now heads to Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, who is expected …
Read More »Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers GOP response to State of the Union
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivered the Republican response to President Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, criticizing the Biden administration on crime, inflation, and Russia’s place in the world, saying it feels like the U.S. has reverted to the late 70s and early 80s. Reynolds said she’s “worried …
Read More »House passes bill to fund government through early March
The House has passed a bill extending government funding through March 11. The final vote was 272 – 162. Congressman Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey was the only Democrat to oppose the bill, known as a continuing resolution. The bill, if passed by the Senate and signed by President Biden, …
Read More »How Ben Ray Luján’s absence could affect the Senate’s agenda
Senator Ben Ray Luján, who suffered a stroke last week and remains hospitalized, is expected to return to Washington and be back at work in four to six weeks. In the meantime, Senate Democrats will not have enough votes to pass legislation on their own, since they cannot afford to lose a …
Read More »North Carolina court upholds GOP
In a unanimous decision, North Carolina judges upheld maps drawn by Republican legislators and rejected claims of “extreme partisan gerrymandering” made by Democratic-leaning voting rights groups. While challengers to the maps plan to appeal the decision to the state supreme court, where Democrats hold four out of the seven seats, …
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