Biden provokes key Republicans with New York debt ceiling trip “I really don’t see how his presence in New York districts … adds any value." Axios · May 9, 2023
Senate Democrats demand more details from Harlan Crow on gifts to Justice Thomas Top Senate Democrats are pushing for new disclosures from a wealthy GOP donor with ties to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. WEKU · May 9, 2023
Georgia GOP chairman says he shouldn’t face charges over 2020 election as he was following Trump’s orders David Shafer is reportedly in danger of being indicted in connection with efforts to overturn the election result The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
Business groups weigh in on debt limit impasse ahead of meeting - Roll Call Business groups are pressuring the two parties to cut a bipartisan deal to promptly resolve the ongoing debt limit standoff. Roll Call · May 9, 2023
New Poll: Bad News for Biden, Good News for Trump Plus: France wants to target porn websites without involving the courts, Republican senators agree with House colleagues about the debt ceiling, and more... Reason · May 9, 2023
GOP weaponizes state rules against Dems From preemption laws to the expulsion of Democratic representatives, Republicans in red states are rigging the game Salon · May 9, 2023
Senate Democrats request details on gifts to Clarence Thomas - Roll Call Senate Democrats requested more information from a billionaire GOP donor on gifts to Justice Clarence Thomas. Roll Call · May 9, 2023
Trump's very MAGA rape deposition Trump is sulky, entitled and misogynist in his rape deposition — exactly what MAGA loves about him Salon · May 9, 2023
Debt standoff is fodder for ads targeting vulnerable House members Ahead of a White House meeting with Congressional leaders on the debt limit, new ads launched by both parties attack vulnerable House members. Roll Call · May 9, 2023
Trump’s Hill backers often voted like DeSantis on entitlements - Roll Call Trump’s has targeted DeSantis’ congressional votes that endorsed changes in seniors' benefits. Some Trump backers voted the same way, however. Roll Call · May 9, 2023
Clyburn worked with GOP to hurt Dems Powerful Democrat sent his aide to consult with the GOP on a redistricting plan that diluted Black voting strength Salon · May 9, 2023
Ohio constitution overhaul faces deadline, backlash An increasingly unpopular effort by a group of Ohio Republicans to make it harder to change the state constitution by direct voting faces a critical juncture this week The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
Pennsylvania House battle hinges on Philadelphia suburbs Democrats are clinging to a one-seat Pennsylvania House majority but that could change when voters fill a suburban Philadelphia vacancy next week The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
Pro-DeSantis super PAC ramps up hiring into Super Tuesday The super PAC promoting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to have dozens of staff in place in the first 18 states on the GOP presidential primary calendar in the coming weeks The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 Deal or default? Biden, GOP must decide what's on the table Before President Joe Biden and congressional leaders can even try to avert an unprecedented U.S. government default, their initial challenge on Tuesday will be to agree on what exactly they’re talking about as they hold their first substantive meeting in months
Axios · May 8, 2023 White House escalates debt ceiling pressure on eve of McCarthy meeting "There is no Plan B."
The Independent UK · May 8, 2023 Biden and McCarthy set for Oval Office showdown as US edges closer to defaulting on debt Experts say a failure to raise the debt limit would force the government to default on its debt and precipitate a worldwide financial crisis.
The Independent UK · May 8, 2023 Chaos? Kumbaya? How the debt limit standoff might end Just how does this debt limit standoff end
The Independent UK · May 8, 2023 As Trump probes intensify, foes of ex-president see opening An investigation into Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents has advanced in recent weeks
Roll Call · May 8, 2023 Debt limit veterans look for hopeful signs in Tuesday's meeting - Roll Call The White House meeting comes a little over three weeks before the federal government could run out of borrowing room.
The Independent UK · May 8, 2023 AP source: Biden would veto House GOP bill on immigration President Joe Biden would veto a House GOP bill that aims to restrict asylum, build more border wall and cut a program that allows migrants a chance to stay in the U.S. lawfully
The Guardian - US · May 8, 2023 Chile: major blow to president as far right triumphs in key constitution vote ‘Earthquake in Chilean politics’ as ultra-conservative Republican party wins 22 of 50 seats on body to rewrite Pinochet-era document
Roll Call · May 8, 2023 Biden administration threatens veto on GOP border security bill - Roll Call The White House announced President Joe Biden would veto a Republican-led border security package if it passed Congress.
Roll Call · May 8, 2023 Most vulnerable House list runs through New York, California - Roll Call New York Republicans dominate the Roll Call's first list of vulnerable House incumbents up for reelection in November 2024.
Roll Call · May 8, 2023 Meet the new permitting debate. It’s the same as the old one. - Roll Call The forces for and against a permitting overhaul, a version of which is in the GOP debt limit bill, look much as they did in December.