Marco Rubio, Rick Scott call for Ian relief as Florida GOP votes against FEMA funding Several members of Congress from Florida previously voted against a spending bill that included FEMA relief. Axios · Oct 1, 2022
1st debate highlights stakes in New Mexico race for governor A former television broadcaster is making his case to replace the Democratic governor of New Mexico, as the candidates clash in a live-broadcast debate The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022
For Obama, one Trump term wasn’t a big worry, but ‘eight years would be a problem’ Former President Barack Obama told reporters in his last days as president that he wasn’t worried about a single Donald Trump term, but was concerned about a “sustained period” of political norms being undermined if he served two terms, according to newly released documents obtained by Bloomberg News. Tribune News Service · Sep 30, 2022
Doug Mastriano says ‘lawlessness is killing Philadelphia,’ as protesters outside call him ‘extremist’ PHILADELPHIA — State Sen. Doug Mastriano told a crowd in North Philadelphia on Friday, that Latinos were the future of the Republican Party and encouraged them to support his campaign for governor, which he said was all about “Dios, patria, familia.” The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 30, 2022
The Pa. Senate race is tightening as Oz closes in on Fetterman PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania’s Senate race is getting very, very close. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 30, 2022
GOP Lawmaker Questions MMJ Legalization, Calls It 'Stepping Stone' To Recreational Use Tennessee, one of several states where only CBD oil is legal, has seen its fair share of legislative action on cannabis by GOP legislators yet medical and recreational marijuana has not come close to legalization or decriminalization. Still, cannabis continues to be a hot topic among politicians in this southern state. Benzinga · Sep 30, 2022
Former GOP candidates push baseless QAnon conspiracy theory that Hurricane Ian was created to punish DeSantis Two far-right former Republican congressional candidates amplify baseless conspiracy theory that ‘deep state’ creates storms to target Republicans The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022
US averts government shutdown as House passes short-term funding bill The U.S. government narrowly averted a midnight shutdown of most federal agencies when the House passed a short-term spending bill hours before the deadline. Tribune News Service · Sep 30, 2022
Senior Republicans evasive on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Biden impeachment demands Growing noise on far-right has yet to find open endorsement from party elite The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022
DeSantis shifts from provocateur to crisis manager after Ian Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has whipsawed his way through the national conversation this month, first by putting migrants on planes or buses to Democratic strongholds and then shifting to a more traditional role of crisis manager as one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the U.S. barreled into his… The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022
Trump set to return to Michigan, looks to energize his base for November DETROIT — Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to return to Michigan Saturday with Republicans in the state hoping he can motivate his base of supporters and help secure Macomb County, a key area the GOP needs to win in November. Tribune News Service · Sep 30, 2022
Dysfunction in Texas AG’s office as Paxton seeks third term As Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton seeks reelection to a third term, his agency has come unmoored by disarray behind the scenes The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022
John Fetterman’s lead over Dr Oz is cut in half in new Pennsylvania poll Most expect Democrat to flip PA’s open Senate seat blue The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022
Hurricane Ian: Test for Biden, DeSantis To save lives and rebuild, two men who may run against each other in 2024 must get along like actual grownups Salon · Sep 30, 2022
Roll Call · Sep 30, 2022 Stopgap funding bill clears House; next stop is Biden's desk - Roll Call The House cleared a temporary spending bill needed to avoid a partial government shutdown ahead of Friday night's deadline.
Benzinga · Sep 30, 2022 Marijuana Reform Bill Needs Approval From This GOP Senator To Reach Biden's Desk, Why Does He Oppose It? Following a push from researchers associated with the
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2022 Record review: Bailey proud to be lawmaker who tells truth about Illinois’ decline — not one who makes lots of laws Few of his initiatives wind up in state law books, but they have all helped Bailey quickly make a name for himself as a firebrand devoted to conservative ideology. That includes pride in how few of his bills pass. “We do not need more government — more government like J.B.…
Salon · Sep 30, 2022 How the GOP weaponized ignorance Satirist Andy Borowitz on deliberate dumbness in America, and how it became central to the Republican brand
Los Angeles Times · Sep 30, 2022 Editorial: Endorsement: The nation needs Alex Padilla in the US Senate When Alex Padilla took over Kamala Harris’ seat in the U.S. Senate in 2021, he quickly proved that Gov. Gavin Newsom had made a wise appointment, stepping confidently onto the national stage at a moment of intense political turmoil. On Nov. 8, voters will be asked to give him his…
Los Angeles Times · Sep 30, 2022 Michael Hiltzik: Young people need to fight for Social Security — now more than ever One almost has to admire Republicans for the tenacity and determination with which they keep coming up with new ideas for hobbling Social Security.
Reason · Sep 30, 2022 Six States File Lawsuit Challenging Biden Student Debt Cancellation Program The lawsuit has a more conventional - and stronger - basis for standing than that filed yesterday by the Pacific Legal Foundation.
Axios · Sep 30, 2022 Congress barrels toward "extremely busy" lame-duck session The prospect of a Republican majority could leave Democrats with a short runway for their top priorities.
Tribune News Service · Sep 29, 2022 Former Gov. Tom Ridge endorses fellow Republican Mehmet Oz in race for Pa. Senate seat Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge endorsed Republican Mehmet Oz for U.S. Senate on Thursday, giving the cardiothoracic surgeon and TV celebrity the stamp of approval from a longtime mainstay of the GOP's establishment.
Tribune News Service · Sep 29, 2022 Congress plans to update 1887 Electoral Count Act but not until after the midterm elections WASHINGTON — Election legislation aimed at preventing another Jan. 6 insurrection attempt will have to wait until after this year’s midterm elections on Nov. 8 — but will get passed, House Democratic Conference Chairman Rep. Hakeem Jeffries pledged Thursday.
Los Angeles Times · Sep 29, 2022 Joined by first Black woman on Supreme Court, justices to tackle affirmative action, voting rights WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court opens a historic term Monday by welcoming its first Black woman to the bench as it faces challenges to past liberal rulings on race, affirmative action and voting rights.