How to weaponize Republicans' propaganda It's far past time to stop calling the GOP the party of "family values" Salon · May 3, 2023
Why Steve Bannon and Alex Jones love RFK Fascists know their path to victory goes through turning more Americans into QAnon-style conspiracy nuts Salon · May 3, 2023
There's a toxic brew of mistrust toward U.S. institutions. It's got real consequences Republicans are lambasting Democrats' attempts at uniform ethics standards at the Supreme Court as partisan politics. It's just the latest chapter in a decline in national unity. WEKU · May 3, 2023
Senate Democrats’ effort to overhaul Supreme Court ethics faces GOP opposition Democrats hope to strengthen ethics rules governing the nine justices in the wake of reports that Justice Clarence Thomas accepted expensive vacations from a GOP donor. Chicago Sun-Times · May 3, 2023
Judge rejects trans Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr’s effort to regain seat after being barred from legislature ACLU of Montana says it might appeal ruling The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
Election denier Jim Marchant to run for Senate in Nevada A Nevada Republican who led a movement of candidates who promoted Donald Trump's lies of a stolen 2020 election is set to announce he will run for the U.S. Senate next year against Democratic incumbent Jacky Rosen in the swing state The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
State asks Montana judge to reject Zooey Zephyr lawsuit Attorneys for the state of Montana on Tuesday asked a judge to reject transgender Rep. Zooey Zephyr’s attempt to return to the House floor after she was silenced and then banished by her GOP colleagues The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
Joe Biden More Vulnerable in 2024 Primary Than Donald Trump Ever Was in 2020 If Robert Kennedy Jr. and Marianne Williamson can draw nearly one-third of Democratic support, imagine how more conventional challengers would do. Reason · May 2, 2023
Will the Supreme Court have to answer to ethics rules? Lawmakers ask ‘how low can the court go?’ Democratic lawmakers want oversight and a binding code of conduct on the nation’s highest court The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
DeSantis immigration bill approved by Florida GOP lawmakers The Florida Legislature has approved a sweeping immigration bill pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, bolstering the Republican’s controversial migrant-relocation program as he prepares to announce a presidential run The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
GOP's Youngkin says no to presidential campaign — for now Asked anew whether he’s going to be campaigning for president this year, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said no. But exactly what was he saying no to on Monday The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
Debt deadline: White House meeting set, but no solution yet Facing the risk of a government default as soon as June 1, President Joe Biden has invited the top four congressional leaders to a White House meeting for talks next week The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
Senate, for now, defers to Biden and McCarthy on debt talks - Roll Call Senators are so far standing firm on letting Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden work out how to address the debt limit. Roll Call · May 2, 2023
House Democrats plan to force debt ceiling vote as 'catastrophic' default nears Centrist Republicans quickly shut down the idea of supporting a clean debt ceiling vote. Axios · May 2, 2023
The Conversation · May 2, 2023 Yellen puts Congress on notice over impending debt default date: 5 essential reads on what's at stake Lawmakers have been given notice of a new deadline if they are to avoid a damaging default on U.S. debt: June 1, 2023.
Axios · May 2, 2023 Student loan relief would be torpedoed by GOP debt ceiling bill Some GOP legislators are "hell-bent on blocking the relief" borrowers depend on, an advocate told Axios.
Roll Call · May 2, 2023 House GOP tries panel collaboration on crypto; Democrats leery - Roll Call House Agriculture and Financial Services Republicans are collaborating in an effort to agree on a legislative framework for cryptocurrencies.
Salon · May 2, 2023 Abbott's racism explains the GOP on guns The GOP base has embraced white nationalist conspiracy theories — and they don't care if immigrants get murdered
Salon · May 2, 2023 Trump's terrifying emails offer a clue In his fundraising emails, Donald Trump is announcing his evil plans for American society
Salon · May 2, 2023 "Death sentence" for Texas trans teen Trans kids like 16-year-old Randell grappling with difficult decisions ahead of vote on trans care ban for minors
The Guardian - US · May 2, 2023 Michigan clerk who denies election results faces recall in divided county Stephanie Scott was stripped of her election authority after she was accused of improperly handling voting equipment
Zenger · May 2, 2023 DeSantis Competing With Trump For Top GOP Donors As The Florida Governor Trails In The Polls GOP donors are looking for an alternative to Trump As DeSantis dines with the widow of Sheldon Adelson.
Salon · May 2, 2023 Fla. GOP approves voter suppression bill The Miami Herald called out Republicans' intent to "impose barriers and confuse voters"
Zenger · May 2, 2023 Billionaire GOP Donor Raises Concern About DeSantis’ Interpersonal Skills Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis could soon announce his run for the Republican presidential primary as he remains behind in the polls.
The Independent UK · May 1, 2023 Biden invites House and Senate leaders to White House as debt limit crisis looms Mr Biden will meet with top House and Senate leaders on 9 May