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House GOP eyes China spy balloon investigations

"I will be demanding answers," said Rep. Michael McCaul.

Axios · Feb 4, 2023

Is Arizona really becoming more purple? What the 2024 Senate race could tell us

WASHINGTON — In 2018, when she was still a member of the Democratic Party, Kyrsten Sinema ran her Senate campaign as a self-described "Arizona Independent," a distinction that helped her become the first Democrat to win the seat in three decades.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 2, 2023

After Repeatedly Opposing Marijuana Banking Reform, Cory Booker Says It Is Urgently Needed

The senator bemoans the "cannabis crisis" he helped maintain by blocking the SAFE Banking Act.

Reason · Feb 1, 2023

GOP congressman says to not ‘buy a boat’ when asked about plan to hike sales tax

Democrats have criticised the proposal from the Georgia Republican to eliminate the income tax in favor of a national sales tax

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

LZ Granderson: Challenging Kyrsten Sinema makes the primary so wild that national Democrats will just stand back

I first heard rumors about Rep. Ruben Gallego challenging Sen. Kyrsten Sinema within small political circles in Arizona last summer. Liberal discontent for Sinema reached my ears much earlier. Years ago.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 25, 2023

Biden to meet with Democratic leaders as debt showdown looms

President Joe Biden will host the Democratic congressional leaders at the White House

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

Sen. Schumer calls for federal probe into ‘dangerous’ marketing of JR-15 rifle to children

The feds should investigate rifles “insanely being marketed to children,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday.

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023

AR-15 style rifle marketed for children showcased at Las Vegas gun convention: ‘Despicable’

A prominent gun convention began Tuesday in Las Vegas, less than 3 miles from the site of America’s deadliest shooting, with organizers welcoming thousands of visitors, hundreds of suppliers and a firearm marketed at children.

Tribune News Service · Jan 18, 2023

NY Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announces 2024 reelection campaign

NEW YORK — New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has said she will run next year for her third full term, pledging to stage a sturdy campaign capable of boosting the state’s Democrats in down-ballot races.

Tribune News Service · Jan 14, 2023

Republicans launch investigations into Biden’s handling of classified papers

House judiciary committee makes announcement after special counsel appointed to look into the case

The Guardian - US · Jan 13, 2023