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Blanche nomination on hold as White House stand-off with GOP senators deepens

Cornyn, Tillis lead latest Senate revolt against Trump’s demands

The Independent UK

CNN SSRS Poll: Trump's approval ratings crash to one of the lowest in his political journey, why?

CNN SSRS Poll: President Trump's approval rating has fallen to a career low of thirty-four percent. Americans are increasingly dissatisfied with his handling of the Iran war and economic issues. A record seventy-three percent believe he ignores the nation's most important problems. His approval among Republicans has also weakened significantly,…

The Economic Times

Leaked GOP memo details plan to fight back against democratic socialist surge in popularity, recommends calling them ‘communists’

Republicans' plan to fight the growing popularity of democratic socialism has leaked.

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The Latest: Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and decline to answer questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK

Senate panel postpones Blanche attorney general vote

The Senate Judiciary Committee will punt its vote on Todd Blanche’s bid to permanently head the Justice Department, after GOP holdouts on the panel said they weren’t satisfied. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, wants to nail down changes to a controversial settlement that created a $1.8 billion “weaponization” compensation fund before…

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Ted Cruz warns against billionaire presidents: ‘They steal and rob from those they govern’

Texas senator fails to see the wood for the trees as he attacks robber baron political leaders out to enrich themselves

The Independent UK

Vance will never be the GOP Obama

He can copy Obama's biography, but the vice president will never have the charisma

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Talarico leads Paxton in new poll

The poll found the Austin Democrat with a surprising edge

Salon

Anthony Scaramucci Slams Trump's GOP Influence, Says 'It's All About Me' Even After Presidency

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci criticized President Donald Trump’s influence over the Republican Party, arguing that Trump’s focus on personal legacy could outweigh concerns about the party’s future.

Benzinga

Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Trump’s intelligence director in likely end to spying law stalemate

Clayton is confirmed, putting likely end to holdup in reauthorizing FISA Section 702’s spying powers

The Independent UK

Contentious Democratic Senate contest dominates Michigan’s primary season

Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary has been among the most contentious elections so far this year. With a week to go until the Aug. 4 primary, the matchup that pits Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County public health official Abdul El-Sayed highlights the ongoing tension between the party’s moderate and…

Roll Call

‘No one like Lindsey’: Washington, world leaders mourn Sen. Graham

The late Sen. Lindsey Graham was remembered Tuesday by President Donald Trump and others as a Senate technician and foreign policy powerhouse, as lawmakers joined world leaders and his loved ones during a Washington National Cathedral funeral service. As the South Carolina Republican’s casket made its way into the massive…

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As Roy Cooper leads in polls, Democrats aren’t measuring the drapes yet

North Carolina Democrat Roy Cooper has broad name recognition as a former governor. His Senate campaign is flush with cash. And he enjoys a robust lead over Republican rival Michael Whatley in almost every public poll. “This is the first time [Democrats] have had the wind at their backs in…

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4 gubernatorial races that could affect the House majority

ANALYSIS — Four years ago, Republicans complained that Pennsylvania gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano torpedoed their downballot efforts in key House races across the commonwealth. This time around, GOP nominee Stacy Garrity isn’t polling any better, again complicating House Republican campaigns in the Keystone State. And Pennsylvania is just one of…

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The Conversation

Why ‘democratic neutrality’ is an overlooked threat to American democracy

In recent years, a growing number of elected officials have questioned or outright denied the results of elections, sought to undermine freedom of speech, and attempted to bend electoral rules to benefit themselves.

The Texas Tribune

Talarico leads Paxton by 5 points in new poll of Texas’ U.S. Senate race

The poll found the Austin Democrat with a commanding lead among independents and a surprising edge with non-college-educated voters, who have consistently favored Republicans.

Benzinga

Pete Hegseth Has ‘Lost My Confidence,’ Thom Tillis Says as Republicans Warn Pentagon Leadership Is Failing to Deliver an Iran Endgame

Republican criticism of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth intensified as the nearly five-month U.S. war with Iran strained military budgets, disrupted shipping routes and left lawmakers demanding a clearer endgame.

Benzinga

Chris Christie Warns Republicans About ‘Deadly Numbers’ — Take 'Distance' From Trump or 'Go Down With Him'

Former Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) warned that Republican candidates could face growing political risks if they remain closely tied to President Donald Trump as voters express dissatisfaction with his administration’s performance.

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Donald Trump demands Senate to cancel August break until it passes voting bill

President Trump urged Senator John Thune to cancel the Senate's August break. He wants senators to pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill. Republicans currently lack the necessary votes for this legislation. Thune stated he would support canceling the break if a path forward existed. This dispute complicates the Senate's legislative…

The Independent UK

John Thune leads Republican revolt over Trump demanding Senate cancel summer break for him

‘We could stay here ‘til Christmas’, a frustrated Thune tells Trump of chamber’s inability to pass his voter ID law

The Texas Tribune

U.S. House Ethics Committee is investigating GOP Rep. Lance Gooden

The panel did not say why it was looking into the Terrell Republican, noting only that the matter was referred last month by the Office of Congressional Conduct.

Roll Call

Bipartisan headwinds buffet $1B ‘anomaly’ for Trump battleship

As Congress acts on a stopgap funding bill to keep the government operating beyond Oct. 1 at current levels, unless specified otherwise, it must decide whether to grant exceptions — potentially including $1 billion to start procuring parts for the first of a new line of proposed Trump-class battleships. But…

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Trump to Senate: Cancel August recess

As the Senate speeds toward its upcoming August recess, President Donald Trump is turning up the pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep his chamber in session and in Washington instead. So far, that’s unlikely. “You could stay here till Christmas” and the situation wouldn’t change, Thune said.…

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After insults at WHCD, Trump touts economic record in Michigan

President Donald Trump headed to Michigan on Monday to again try selling the U.S. economy to voters ahead of November’s midterms, hitting the state’s competitive 7th District with control of the House on the line. After making a campaign stop last week in Georgia, he was back in a state…

The Independent UK

Republican senators begin turning on Pete Hegseth: ‘massive insecurity complex’

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