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GOP field in Pennsylvania Senate race still wide open as candidates consider jumping in

The GOP primary field in Pennsylvania to challenge Democratic Sen. Bob Casey remains wide open, with the hopes of top party officials hanging on the potential entry of a high-profile candidate in a top-tier 2024 race

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

At the Races: Survey says what? - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call · May 25, 2023

Ron DeSantis says he will consider pardon for Trump if elected

Mr DeSantis told a pair of right-wing radio hosts that he’d pardon anyone deemed to have suffered ‘disfavoured treatment’ by the Department of Justice

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Dems laugh at MTG's call for "decorum"

Greene "calling for decorum is like Leonardo DiCaprio telling people to date people their own age," Democrat jokes

Salon · May 25, 2023

Mark Z. Barabak: Lawmakers in states are handcuffing voters and ignoring election results

Earlier this month, a group of Oregon lawmakers walked off the job, bringing the state Senate to a halt.

Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2023

Twitter's launch of DeSantis' presidential bid underscores platform's rightward shift under Musk

While shaky and skewered by critics, Twitter’s forum for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to announce his presidential run nevertheless underscored the platform’s unmistakable shift to the right under new owner Elon Musk

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

House probe could force GOP leaders to discuss Texas AG Paxton’s problems head on

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s political career has been marked by a longstanding securities fraud indictment, an FBI probe and feeble attempts to oust him at the ballot box.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023

DeSantis dodges Ukraine question with rambling answer about trans rights and climate change

DeSantis previously drew criticism for describing Russia’s war against Ukraine as a ‘territorial dispute’

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene faces waves of mocking laughter after asking House to follow ‘decorum’

‘I haven’t laughed this hard in a while — but Marjorie Taylor Greene just called for ‘decorum’ on the House Floor,’ Adam Schiff says

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Parties moving closer on debt ceiling deal as talks drag on - Roll Call

Negotiators working to hash out a deal to raise the debt limit were getting closer to agreement late Thursday.

Roll Call · May 25, 2023