Potential juror in Paul Pelosi attack case says victim ‘deserved harsh treatment’ Alleged attacker could face life in prison The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
What’s Left Unsaid review: Andrew Cuomo and the case for his defense Melissa DeRosa, a top aide to the disgraced New York governor, has plenty of scores to settle – which helps make for a vivid read The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2023
Abigail Spanberger flexes her political power in a battleground state: ‘I could see her as president’ The centrist congresswoman is boosting Virginia Democrats for election day, and perhaps even eyeing the governor’s mansion for 2026 The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2023
Nancy Pelosi subpoenaed to testify over hammer attack on her husband David DePape’s trial is set to begin this month The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Democrats sound alarms over No Labels third-party bid No Labels, the political group focused on a third-party run, is trying to get on the ballot in all 50 states. Prominent Democrats, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, are raising concerns. WEKU · Nov 2, 2023
Ady Barkan, activist who championed health care reform, dies of ALS at 39 The activist and attorney had long fought for progressive causes. After his ALS diagnosis in 2016, Barkan became a leading voice in the fight for health care reform — even as his health deteriorated. WEKU · Nov 2, 2023
Capitol Police knew security precaution lapsed ahead of Paul Pelosi attack - Roll Call The Capitol Police let a security precaution lapse for months ahead of the October 2022 break-in and attack on Paul Pelosi. Roll Call · Nov 1, 2023
3 reasons the House GOP is not any more dysfunctional than the Democrats − even after the prolonged speaker chaos For many observers, a key takeaway from the recent leadership struggle in the U.S. House is that Democrats skillfully manage their caucus while Republicans are uniquely dysfunctional. The Conversation · Oct 31, 2023
Weekend Blackout Plus: Russian riot, Hasan Minhaj vs. The New Yorker, the Nancy Pelosi haunted house, and more... Reason · Oct 30, 2023
Whip it good? Not exactly, say Democrats after GOP speaker fight Republicans had a little trouble counting. Democratic whips explain what went wrong — and how Nancy Pelosi would never have allowed it. Roll Call · Oct 27, 2023
In crowded field, Houston mayor's race centers on prominent Democrats Sheila Jackson Lee and John Whitmire Jackson Lee has sought to rally her party’s base, vowing to stand up to “MAGA Republicans.” Whitmire has relied on a more bipartisan coalition while also defending his Democratic credentials. The Texas Tribune · Oct 26, 2023
MSNBC host can’t contain laughter as McCarthy mulls new speaker bid ‘As your laughter suggests, this is probably not going to happen, but it’s being floated and we just report the news here,’ Ali Vitali says The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023
GOP Majority Whip Tom Emmer drops speaker bid after four hours Emmer ends attempt to become speaker after Donald Trump launches vicious attack The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
Trump allies are railing against ‘anti-Trump’ Tom Emmer for speaker ‘He’s my biggest fan now because he called me yesterday and told me he’s my biggest fan so,’ Trump says of Emmer The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
Salon · Oct 21, 2023 Alexandra Pelosi talks J6 doc with Maher In a segment plugging her new HBO documentary, Pelosi blames social media for programming people to hate
WEKU · Oct 19, 2023 New Pentagon report claims China now has over 500 operational nuclear warheads The Pentagon's latest report shows China is on track with its efforts to develop a nuclear arsenal - though their total warheads are still a fraction of that of the US.
Zenger · Oct 19, 2023 Stalemate Over Speaker Election Continues As Mary Trump Takes Dig At Republicans Former Congressman Kasich proposes coalition to marginalize extremes and get Congress governing again
The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2023 Jim Jordan says he will seek third vote and not planning to drop out of House speaker race – as it happened Jim Jordan says he plans to speak with the 20 Republicans who did not vote for him
Salon · Oct 19, 2023 Biden visits war zone as GOP melts down There's a tiny, stupid war raging within the Republican Party. Joe Biden paid attention to the war that matters
The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2023 Who is temporary House speaker Patrick McHenry? North Carolina congressman has been leading House since Kevin McCarthy’s ousting, and some want him to stay in role
The Guardian - US · Oct 9, 2023 The greater the fear Trump feels, the more sinister his threats become Some Republicans in Congress want Trump as speaker of the House. But why? He already directs them by remote control
Zenger · Oct 9, 2023 House GOP Leadership Crisis Threatens Senate’s Legislative Agenda Concerns grow over potential roadblocks as House turmoil hampers progress on critical issues
Zenger · Oct 8, 2023 Hakeem Jeffries Slams GOP Move As ‘petty, Partisan And Petulant’ House Minority Leader criticizes eviction of senior Democrats from Capitol offices
WEKU · Oct 7, 2023 McCarthy's fall marks new low in the speakership's declining status The status of the speakership has been declining for years. McCarthy's ouster is an extreme example in a sequence of events that have made the speaker more vulnerable — and thus weaker.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 6, 2023 Group of Texas Republicans in U.S. House want to change the rules for removing a speaker The members are sick of the leverage the rule has had over the conference, saying it pushed leadership into the hands of the most extreme right-wing members.