McConnell says U.S. shouldn't weigh in on Bibi's judicial overhaul plan "It isn’t any of my business to give Israelis advice about how to sort this out," McConnell said. Axios · Mar 1, 2023
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses re-election bid Lightfoot fails to qualify for runoff in mayoral race, where crime in the third largest US city was a top concern. Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2023
Chicago picks progressive over Lightfoot Progressive Brandon Johnson will take on conservative Democratic candidate Paul Vallas Salon · Mar 1, 2023
Sanders schedules vote to force Starbucks CEO to testify Sen. Bernie Sanders is raising the stakes in his effort to get Starbucks’ interim CEO Howard Schultz to testify at a Senate hearing about the company’s compliance with federal labor laws The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023
Newsom gets good marks in new poll but faces test with budget crisis SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom is California's most popular high-profile politician, but that could be tested by voter concerns over his ability to handle the state's estimated $22.5 billion deficit, according to a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times · Mar 1, 2023
Ex-congressman Tim Ryan sees an ‘opportunity’ for Joe Biden in Ohio against Trump in 2024 Former Ohio congressman finished narrowly behind Republican Senate opponent in Ohio last year The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023
Prosecutors and FBI clashed over search of Trump residence, report says FBI agents feared searching Mr Trump’s property could damage their careers The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023
CPAC 2023 – live: DeSantis skips four-day event as Trump and key GOP figures take the stage America’s closely watched right-wing conference returns without notable GOP figures on the schedule The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023
Anti-drag Bill Lee caught in drag photo Lee called attempts to conflate the image with assailed drag shows in red states "ridiculous" Salon · Mar 1, 2023
Biden's pick to lead FAA faces stormy confirmation hearing President Joe Biden’s pick to run the Federal Aviation Administration is finally getting a chance to make the case for his stalled nomination The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023
Biden says Labor nominee Julie Su represents American dream President Joe Biden said Wednesday that his labor secretary nominee Julie Su is a “real leader” who has supported unions, enforced worker safety and protected the victims of human trafficking The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023
Outcry after New York mayor dismisses separation of church and state Eric Adams says ‘Don’t tell me about no separation of church and state’ at an interfaith breakfast The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2023
DeSantis is the second coming of Nixon Nixon, like DeSantis, had great resentment toward the so-called elites and it colored his worldview in toxic ways Salon · Mar 1, 2023
Deal reached with Republicans to repeal Iraq war authorizations, says Schumer – as it happened Senate’s Democratic leader says foreign affairs committee will begin considering the measure next week The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023 Anti-abortion allies change tactics after post-Roe defeats Republicans and their anti-abortion allies who suffered ballot question defeats in states across the political spectrum last year are changing tactics as new legislative sessions and the new election season start
Salon · Mar 1, 2023 MTG: "We want our own safe space" Critics quickly mocked Greene's comment as "beyond parody"
The Conversation · Mar 1, 2023 I've spent 5 years researching the heroic life of Black musician Graham Jackson, but teaching his story could be illegal under laws in Florida and North Dakota The story of Graham Jackson is a timeless tale of American ingenuity, hard work and the cream rising to the top.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 1, 2023 Philadelphia progressives are building a new political machine. 2023 will test it PHILADELPHIA — Over the past six years, progressives in Philadelphia have scored a series of victories that have shaken the city's political scene, and this year, they're looking for their biggest win yet: the mayor's office.
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023 ‘Y’all don’t understand’: Supreme Court student loans debate leaves borrowers frustrated Arguments at the Supreme Court over President Joe Biden's student debt cancellation left some borrowers feeling isolated
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023 Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says her ‘head is held high’ after losing reelection bid Incumbent first in 40 years to lose fight for second term as record on crime capsizes campaign
WEKU · Mar 1, 2023 China is buying up more U.S. farmland. Some lawmakers consider that a security threat Lawmakers at Tuesday's hearing on U.S.-China competition discussed a range of threats, including China's foreign farmland holdings. A South Dakota congressman argues even a small amount is concerning.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 1, 2023 States must work together to end HIV epidemic. Illinois is leading the way. It’s important to have a goal. But a way to realistically get us there faster is to have a plan where everyone is on the same page.
Axios · Mar 1, 2023 How Jimmy Carter and Joe Biden built an enduring friendship A long friendship between the two Democrats lasted in the decades since.
The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2023 ‘We will prosecute death threats’: Arizona’s new attorney general fights to protect election workers As the state’s top prosecutor, Democrat Kris Mayes has the power to investigate voting crimes and bring charges against those who break election laws
The Texas Tribune · Mar 1, 2023 Business and legislative leaders push to replace expired tax break with a new one Business groups warned lawmakers that Texas could lose business to other states without something to replace the so-called Chapter 313 tax break, which gave some companies big breaks on school taxes.