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Analysis: Biden's new asylum proposal could affect the border forever

U.S. immigration politics have shifted on their axis over the last 10 days.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 3, 2023

Jonathan Bernstein: McCarthy’s leadership strategy shows no sign of working

The Republican majority in the House isn’t even two months old, but it’s already clear that Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s attempt to mollify his party’s extremist faction risks hurting the country without guaranteeing the thing he wants most: to keep his job as House leader. There might not be immediate consequences…

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023

Commentary: Searching for a (workable) two-party system

Recently, in an election of national significance, a Donald Trump-backed candidate was easily bested in his quest to lead the Michigan Republican Party, a state considered pivotal for control of both the Senate and the presidency in 2024. Trump’s choice for the post, Matthew DePerno, had all the qualifications to…

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023

Suspect Arrested In Making Death Threats Against Michigan Politicians Who Were Jewish

Federal law enforcement has arrested a man with weapons who they said made death threats against Jewish politicians in Michigan.

Zenger · Mar 3, 2023

CPAC 2023 – live: Nikki Haley says ‘wokeness’ more dangerous than Covid as Trump Jr attacks Fetterman

Right-wing conference promises speeches from GOP figures as panelists and speakers return to familiar grievances, attacks and conspiracy theories

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

GOP-sought primary voter restrictions become law in Wyoming

Switching political parties to choose the primary in which to vote is about to become more difficult in Wyoming

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

How Biden leaves wiggle room to opt against reelection bid

President Joe Biden has hit the road constantly to tout his administration's legislative accomplishments

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

Read: AOC may have violated House "impermissible gifts" rule at 2021 Met Gala, watchdog says

AOC's reps deny she violated rules and told NBC they're confident the matter will be dismissed.

Axios · Mar 3, 2023

New book in hand, DeSantis adds Iowa to list of cross-country destinations

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will travel to Iowa next week to make his long-awaited debut in the state that hosts the GOP primary’s first nominating contest, an aide to the governor confirmed.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 3, 2023

In a reversal, Biden says he’ll sign Republican DC crime bill

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said he’d sign Republican legislation barring the government in Washington, D.C., from making changes to its own criminal code, reversing his earlier position in a move that will surely anger statehood advocates and others in the heavily Democratic city.

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023