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Should Kamala Harris run for president again? ‘Nope,’ says Iowa Democrat

‘We need some new leadership,’ says the Democratic nominee for governor in Iowa, Rob Sand

The Guardian - US · Aug 26

Three pro-Israel Democrats given key roles on House foreign affairs panel

Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Wesley Bell to join as Jared Moskowitz becomes ranking member on subcommittee

The Guardian - US · Aug 26

California couple heads to Texas court in custody battle with surrogate

Surrogacy is not regulated on a federal level, which can leave room for gaps in interpretation

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Rep. McIver not immune from prosecution, appeals court says

A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that New Jersey Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver is not immune from prosecution over a tense incident that unfolded outside an immigration detention center last year.  The three-judge panel declined to toss out assault charges against her, even as McIver argued her arrest interfered with…

Roll Call · Aug 26

Secret Service Communications Director Anthony Guglielmi Among Three Put on Leave Amid Misconduct Probe

Three Secret Service officials, including communications chief Anthony Guglielmi, have been placed on administrative leave during an internal misconduct investigation.

Latin Times · Aug 26

Senate ballot in Alaska will feature two Dan Sullivans

There will be two Dan Sullivans on the November ballot for Alaska’s Senate seat, a crucial contest that could determine which party controls the chamber next year. Long-shot contender Dan Sullivan, a retired teacher and a critic of President Donald Trump, finished third in last week’s all-party primary, with just…

Roll Call · Aug 26

Trump, Vance Split Dallas RNC Duty, but the Speaker List for the Midterm Convention Skips Latino Republicans

The RNC released its full Dallas convention schedule this week. Here's what changed since our last report, and why no Latino headliner is confirmed yet.

Latin Times · Aug 26

Midterms looming, Trump contends prices are going down

President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered House Republicans a window into what’s on his mind just days before they return from an August break, painting an overly rosy picture of the economy and taking a new interest in federal beef regulations. Speaking to conservative commentator Glenn Beck, Trump repeated his…

Roll Call · Aug 26

Texas GOP Congresswoman Says Talarico's Agenda Would 'Kill' the State — Here's What Checks Out

Rep. Beth Van Duyne says Talarico's agenda would 'kill' Texas. We fact-checked her claims as the Paxton-Talarico Senate race stays deadlocked.

Latin Times · Aug 26

New York Subpoenas Four Counties as State Ban on Local ICE 287(g) Cooperation Takes Effect

The subpoenas were sent to Nassau, Rensselaer, Broome and Steuben counties, according to the office of New York's Attorney General

Latin Times · Aug 26