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Focusing on crime, Republicans think they’ve finally put John Fetterman on the defensive

PHILADELPHIA — At a rally earlier this month, former President Donald Trump seemed to relish describing the grisly details of murders in Philadelphia. The city has “become a killing field,” he told thousands of supporters.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 15, 2022

Fight over border security escalates after governors send migrants to Kamala Harris’ home and Martha’s Vineyard

The latest moves by Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week have triggered outrage among immigration rights’ groups and Democrats who have accused the Republicans of engaging in human trafficking and treating migrants like “human cargo” to score political points.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 15, 2022

Majority Of GOP Voters Want To See Medical Marijuana Legal, Many Have Used Cannabis Recreationally

The sentiment among Republican voters regarding cannabis seems to be shifting, according to a new national poll.

Benzinga · Sep 15, 2022

Banking Republicans to press Gensler on SEC climate rule, cryptocurrencies - Roll Call

Senate Banking Republicans are prepared to sharply question SEC Chairman Gary Gensler on Thursday about rules on environmental disclosure.

Roll Call · Sep 15, 2022

Editorial: Congress must protect marriage equality

The proposed federal Respect for Marriage Act would enshrine marriage equality, ensuring the rights of same-sex and interracial couples. The legislation passed the U.S. House earlier this year with a large, bipartisan majority that reflects the will of most Americans. The Senate must now follow through.

Tribune News Service · Sep 15, 2022

Woman traveled 2,500 miles for abortion

Nancy Davis was forced to carry fetus with a deadly skull deformity under Louisiana's post-Roe "trigger" law

Salon · Sep 15, 2022

With control on the line, these 10 senators are most vulnerable - Roll Call

In a 50-50 Senate, four of the top five most vulnerable are Democrats Cortez Masto, Warnock, Kelly and Hassan.

Roll Call · Sep 15, 2022

The IRS is getting a lot more money for audits. Should you be worried?

Did a shiver go down your spine when you heard that Congress is pouring a whopping $80 billion into the Internal Revenue Service over the next 10 years to beef up the nation's tax collection system?

Los Angeles Times · Sep 15, 2022

Carl P. Leubsdorf: Time crunch for Biden's judicial picks

The controversial rulings in the Trump documents case by a Florida federal judge nominated by the former president – and the prospect that a Trump-dominated appeals court will consider any appeals – is a vivid reminder of the long reach of any president’s judicial appointments.

Tribune News Service · Sep 15, 2022

Jonathan Bernstein: New Hampshire shows GOP isn’t learning the right lessons

Republican Party dysfunction was on display in New Hampshire Tuesday. Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan and both the state’s House Democrats were considered highly vulnerable this year. So what did Republicans do, in this state that has voted for Democrats for president five times in a row and defeated Donald Trump…

Tribune News Service · Sep 15, 2022