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Editorial: Biden needs to negotiate on the debt ceiling

President Joe Biden’s administration and its Republican opponents in the House of Representatives are stuck in another debt-ceiling impasse. To avoid the calamity of an outright default, this reckless ritual usually demands a last-minute deal or capitulation. This time, taking such a benign outcome for granted might be a mistake…

Tribune News Service · Apr 21, 2023

Commentary: The message is the message

That Democrats have long suffered from poor messaging is no secret. Every few weeks, it seems, brings a new lament about the failure of the party to persuade voters, even their own, that their programs and their vision are superior to the false promises peddled by Republicans. As Michael Tomasky…

Tribune News Service · Apr 21, 2023

Editorial: Feinstein’s continued absence from the Senate jeopardizes progress on her life’s work

We do not envy Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 21, 2023

Poll: Biden 2024 splits Dems but most would back him in Nov.

Only about half of Democrats think President Joe Biden should run again in 2024, a new poll shows, but a large majority say they’d be likely to support him if he became the nominee

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

Anti-abortion protests in Scotland backed by pro-life US religious 'franchise'

One pro-choice campaigner told The National 40 Days for Life acts as a pro-life 'franchise'

The National (Scotland) · Apr 21, 2023

Conservative radio talk show host Larry Elder announces 2024 GOP bid for president

Larry Elder, who ran to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a 2021 recall election, believes America is in decline but the right leader could spur a new Golden Age.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 21, 2023

Bipartisan group restarts push for Puerto Rico statehood vote

House lawmakers are reigniting an effort to give Puerto Ricans the right to decide their status, including the possibility of statehood, after a similar attempt fell short at the end of last year.

Tribune News Service · Apr 21, 2023

‘It’s a 2-way race’: Rep. Massie says congressional support coming to DeSantis

WASHINGTON — Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, an early endorser of Ron DeSantis’ undeclared presidential candidacy, said more congressional support for the Florida governor would be forthcoming, framing the 2024 Republican primary as a “2-way race.”

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 21, 2023

A majority of Americans think Trump broke law in Georgia, poll says

A majority of Americans believe former President Donald Trump broke the law with his pressure campaign in Georgia to overturn the 2020 presidential election, but less than half think he committed a crime in the Stormy Daniels hush money case that led to his New York indictment, according to a…

Tribune News Service · Apr 21, 2023

Axios Finish Line: Normal America

Most Americans never touch Twitter or tune into cable TV.

Axios · Apr 21, 2023