Could voters in US’s bluest district deliver a ‘Mamdani moment’ in Philadelphia? Pennsylvania’s third district, a Democratic bastion, will see a face-off between party’s traditional wing and insurgents The Guardian - US · May 15
Trump news at a glance: president says not letting Iran have nuclear weapon ‘only thing that matters’ President’s remarks come as midterm elections looks to be defined by economic concerns sparked by the conflict. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 13 May at a glance The Guardian - US · May 14
Top Democrat calls newly confirmed Fed chair Kevin Warsh a ‘sock puppet’ for Trump – as it happened Elizabeth Warren condemns confirmation of Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve; John Fetterman was lone Democrat to support the nomination The Guardian - US · May 13
Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair in party-line vote amid Elizabeth Warren's 'sock puppet' criticism Every Republican voted for Warsh on Wednesday, as did Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania. Fortune · May 13
John Fetterman: 'I'm a Very Pro-Capitalist Democrat' Sen. John Fetterman discusses the state of the Democratic Party, immigration, foreign policy, and the dangers of political extremism. Reason · May 13
‘I feel bad for him’: Poor John Fetterman now unable to communicate, even enemies agree his obvious decline is ‘sad af’ It's way past time for retirement. We Got This Covered · May 12
Some Republicans Are Trying to Flip Democratic Senator John Fetterman, Report Claims Some Republicans believe that even if the party loses four Senate seats in November, it could preserve control of the chamber if Fetterman defected. International Business Times · May 9
'As My Elected Official, I Want You to Assassinate the President': Pennsylvania Man Charged After Threatening Congress Member Raymond Chandler III, a Pennsylvania Senate hopeful, was arrested for making graphic threats against a Congress member, their daughter, and former President Trump, raising concerns over political violence. International Business Times UK · May 7
Step off, Chuck! Democrats stunningly warn Schumer to stay out of races after Maine Mills meltdown ANALYSIS: ‘The Democratic establishment is completely disconnected from where Democratic voters are,’ one strategist told Eric Garcia, after the rebuke to the seemingly out-of-touch 75-year-old Senate minority leader The Independent UK · May 1
Donald Trump Says 'Terrifying' Dinner Shooting Proves He Was Right To Demolish The East Wing For A Ballroom Trump cites the Correspondents' Dinner shooting as proof he was right to raze the East Wing for a $400m White House ballroom, even as a historic preservation lawsuit grinds on. International Business Times UK · Apr 28
'Unconventional' DOJ Filing Claims National Trust is 'Fake' and Has 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' in Move to Dissolve Ballroom Injunction The DOJ filed a motion against the National Trust for Historic Preservation, using unconventional language and citing national security concerns following a White House event shooting. International Business Times UK · Apr 28
Former Democrats and Republicans Pennsylvania Governors Urge Lawmakers to Protect Josh Shapiro's Family All five living former Pennsylvania governors urged state leaders Monday to make Gov. Josh Shapiro's safety a nonpartisan priority, days after Treasurer Stacy Garrity refused to approve more than $1 million in security payments tied to the governor's private residence. Latin Times · Apr 27
Gazans Vote in First Local Elections Since 2006 Under Hamas Rule Residents in a central Gaza city voted this weekend in the first local elections held in the territory in more than two decades, a largely symbolic process that gave some Palestinians a rare opportunity to express political will under Hamas rule. Latin Times · Apr 27
Trump Used Saturday's Shooting to Give Historic Preservationists a 9AM Deadline to Drop Their Lawsuit, or the DOJ Will Kill It for Them Following a security breach at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the Trump administration pressures the National Trust to drop its lawsuit against the White House ballroom construction, citing security concerns. International Business Times UK · Apr 27
The Independent UK · Apr 26 Justice Department cites dinner shooting to press preservationists to drop Trump ballroom suit The Justice Department is pushing to dismiss a lawsuit blocking President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project
The Independent UK · Apr 26 Correspondents’ dinner shooting fuels push for Trump’s $400M ballroom project IN FULL
The Guardian - US · Apr 26 Trump claims gala shooting gives urgency to White House ballroom plan President presses case for controversial $400m project following White House correspondents’ dinner shooting
The Independent UK · Apr 26 Why Trump, MAGA and Fetterman say correspondents’ dinner shooting seals deal for $400M White House ballroom Trump and allies — including the Pennsylvania Democrat — claim controversial East Wing demolition replacement is necessary to mitigate security risks
Salon · Apr 26 One chicken, one week of good meals From crisp-skinned Sunday dinner to weekday lunches and stock, here’s how to make one bird go further
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Congress debates rotisserie chicken and if it should be covered by food stamps Lawmakers at the state and federal level have long debated which foods should be eligible for SNAP benefits
The Independent UK · Apr 23 SNAP benefits don't pay for rotisserie chicken. A bipartisan bill might change that A bipartisan group of U.S. senators wants government food assistance programs to cover rotisserie chicken from grocery stores
Reason · Apr 16 Congress Declines Again To Rein in Trump's Iran War Republicans can’t decide whether the war is too early to stop, too late to stop, or nonexistent in the first place.
The Independent UK · Apr 15 Senate once again refuses to restrain Trump in Iran war powers vote IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 15 Senate votes against restraining Trump on Iran after Fetterman crosses Democrats once again Democrat resolution fails as GOP Senate caucus remains in near lockstep support of Iran war
Latin Times · Mar 26 AOC Calls On Politicians To Not Take 'AI Money': 'Will End Up Being Toxic Anyway' Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on politicians to not take "AI money," claiming industry leaders are "buying up influence ahead of the midterms."