Democrats confident about budget vote as GOP plans amendments Senate Democrats are confident about passing their health care, climate and tax package, as Republicans plot amendments they’ll offer to it. Roll Call · Aug 2, 2022
Veterans toxic exposure bill clears Senate after tortuous path - Roll Call More than 3.5 million veterans will gain easier access to health and disability benefits under a bill that cleared the Senate Tuesday. Roll Call · Aug 2, 2022
Jon Stewart Accuses GOP of 'Cruelty' for Wanting Minor Amendments to Pricey Veterans' Bill Senate Republicans have raised reasonable objections that legislation covering veterans' health conditions linked to toxic burn pits will allow for more spending on unrelated items. Reason · Aug 2, 2022
Pennsylvania's mail-in voting law is upheld by the state's Supreme Court All voters in the key swing state can continue casting ballots by mail now that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld a law that was challenged by some GOP state lawmakers who helped pass it. WEKU · Aug 2, 2022
GOP will never be the "Parents Party" Post-Roe, Republicans reveal their true belief: They don't think rearing children is real work Salon · Aug 2, 2022
Four things to watch in tonight’s primaries in Michigan, Missouri, Arizona and Kansas Trump seeks to reshape the Arizona GOP in his own image, two Erics claim his endorsement in Missouri and Democratic meddling in a Michigan primary animate tonight’s primaries. The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022
Collins abortion bill "political stunt" Unless they're "willing to end the filibuster, there's no reason to take it seriously," advocate says Salon · Aug 2, 2022
Multiple candidates celebrate after Trump simply endorses ‘ERIC’ for Missouri’s Senate seat GOP factions warred at Trump’s golf course ahead of crucial endorsement The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022
Colbert: ‘Some veterans would like to bump Ted Cruz with their fists’ Late-night hosts discuss Biden’s rebound Covid, Trump burying his ex-wife for a tax break, and the GOP blocking veterans’ healthcare for political payback The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2022
Trump backs "ERIC" – but "ERIC" who? Trump backs "ERIC" in Missouri GOP primary – but there are three "Erics" in the running Salon · Aug 2, 2022
The Georgia GOP 'civil war' might be over ATLANTA — Just a few months ago, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's biggest political challenge might have hinged on whether he could win over the fractious Republican base amid an onslaught of insults from former President Donald Trump. Tribune News Service · Aug 2, 2022
New ad from national Republicans targets Murray as GOP looks to expand the Senate map WASHINGTON — National Republicans are funding a new ad this week that ties Democratic Sen. Patty Murray to President Joe Biden, arguing the incumbent lawmaker too often supports policies that increase inflation and crime. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Aug 2, 2022
Thousands of Pa. Democrats are leaving for the Republican Party. No one seems sure why PITTSBURGH — A significant number of voters in Western Pennsylvania are leaving the Democratic Party to become Republicans ahead of the 2022 midterms, a trend that's taken shape over several years and has both parties split on what the reason for the pattern is. Tribune News Service · Aug 2, 2022
Trump news – latest: Jan 6 texts ‘wiped’ from Pentagon officials’ phones, court documents reveal Endorsement claimed by both frontrunners in key race for open seat The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022
WEKU · Aug 2, 2022 The Michigan Republican primary for governor has been a bumpy ride. It ends today First, five candidates for governor were disqualified from the ballot. Then, the FBI arrested another one. After Tuesday, Michigan Republicans still face the biggest challenge yet — Gov. Whitmer.
Roll Call · Aug 2, 2022 GOP Main Street group unveils agenda for candidates The centrist Republican Main Street Partnership agenda focuses on energy, jobs, supply chain issues, public safety and ‘freedom.’
WEKU · Aug 2, 2022 There are a slew of significant primaries Tuesday. Here's what we're watching for Election deniers, abortion and Trump's rampage against Republicans who voted to impeach him. It's a busy first primary night in August in five states, including battleground Arizona.
Los Angeles Times · Aug 2, 2022 Jean Guerrero: Republicans are ready to talk about racism. But only anti-white racism Whereas the Republican Party once claimed it was "colorblind," now it embraces race-conscious rhetoric. The era of Trump's dog whistle has given way to Tucker Carlson's explicit politics of white grievance.
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022 Trump news – live: Confusion as ex-president appears to endorse multiple ‘Erics’ in Missouri Endorsement claimed by both frontrunners in key race for open seat
Benzinga · Aug 2, 2022 Trump Endorses 'ERIC' For Missouri Senate Race, But Will The Real Candidate Please Stand Up? Donald Trump has spurred confusion in his signature style with his endorsement for 'ERIC' in Missouri’s GOP Senate primary, with two rival candidates with the same first name laying claim to the former U.S. President's statement of support.
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022 Arizona GOP primary tests power of Trump's election lies The Republican Party’s embrace of Donald Trump’s election lies will be tested in Arizona
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump face primaries Three Republican U.S. House members who voted to impeach Donald Trump over the Jan. 6 insurrection are being challenged in Tuesday’s primary elections by rivals endorsed by the former president
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022 Latest primaries feature deniers for state election posts Republican primary voters in Arizona and Kansas on Tuesday are deciding whether to elevate loyalists to former President Donald Trump who support his false claims that he lost the 2020 election and send them to the general election
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022 Trump endorses ‘Eric’ in Missouri’s Senate primary without specifying which one ‘I trust the Great People of Missouri, on this one, to make up their own minds’
Tribune News Service · Aug 1, 2022 Gov. Whitmer asks Oakland County judge to block prosecutors from enforcing Michigan abortion ban LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked an Oakland County Circuit Court judge on Monday to issue an immediate restraining order against 13 county prosecutors who are in a position to enforce Michigan’s long-dormant ban on abortions being performed within their jurisdictions.