One nation — under minority rule Right-wing justices tell us they're sending abortion back to the states — where they've rigged and broken democracy Salon · Jul 1, 2022
Trump's vulnerabilities for 2024 mount after new testimony Stunning new revelations about former President Donald Trump's fight to overturn the 2020 election have exposed growing political vulnerabilities just as he eyes another presidential bid The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022
McConnell threatens support for China bill, citing budget talks WASHINGTON — Republicans won’t back compromise legislation to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and U.S. competitiveness with China if Democrats continue to negotiate a partisan budget package that can pass without GOP support, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday. Tribune News Service · Jul 1, 2022
The (new) GOP plan to defeat Raphael Warnock and Mark Kelly Personal attacks on two of the most vulnerable Democratic senators are falling flat because of their likability. Axios · Jun 30, 2022
McConnell threatens support for China bill, citing budget talks - Roll Call Senate minority leader says GOP won't back legislation to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing if Democrats push their budget package. Roll Call · Jun 30, 2022
Incumbent Michael Guest defeated Michael Cassidy in Mississippi’s 3rd District Republican Party primary runoff Incumbent Michael Guest (R) defeated Michael Cassidy (R) in the Republican Party primary runoff in Mississippi’s 3rd Congressional District on June 28, 2022. Guest, who has represented this district in Congress since 2019, won with 67.4% of the vote while Cassidy received 32.6%. In the first round of the primary… Ballotpedia · Jun 30, 2022
Leahy’s surgery could complicate Democratic agenda Senate Democrats suddenly found themselves Thursday potentially without a critical vote they will need in their uphill effort to pass a major tax and spending reconciliation package before the August recess. Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2022
Senior Senate Democrat says changing the filibuster not likely to protect abortion rights Biden reversal proves not enough to influence Manchin, Sinema The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022
Pritzker’s Bailey gamble, Lightfoot’s choice words for Thomas, My Morning Jacket’s love for Chicago and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 30, 2022
Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 29 Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition Ballotpedia · Jun 30, 2022
At the Races: Roe-d awakening - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Jun 30, 2022
Republican goes off on Fox News "I’m really shocked. I’m actually appalled that Fox News would take a defamatory story like that," said Kari Lake Salon · Jun 30, 2022
Supreme Court will hear Republican state lawmakers’ bid for more power over elections WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Thursday to hear a major election case and decide whether North Carolina’s Republican lawmakers have the power to draw a partisan election map without interference from state judges. Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2022
Leahy recovering from hip replacement surgery - Roll Call A health scare showed Democrats Thursday how hard it may be to pass a partisan tax and spending package in an evenly divided Senate. Roll Call · Jun 30, 2022
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022 Filibuster meaning: What Biden’s new stance could mean for abortion protections The president said Democrats’ patience with Republican abuse of Senate rules may be wearing thin
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022 Justices to hear GOP appeal that could limit state courts The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from North Carolina Republicans that could drastically limit state court authority over congressional redistricting, as well as elections for Congress and the presidency
Roll Call · Jun 30, 2022 Democrats fume, GOP lauds ruling to weaken EPA - Roll Call Democrats saw their climate action options dwindle Thursday as the Supreme Court diminished the EPA’s ability to regulate carbon emissions.
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022 Liz Cheney denounces Trump as ‘domestic threat’ trying to ‘unravel’ US rule of law The GOP lawmaker called on her party to stop supporting Trump as he undermines US democracy
Salon · Jun 30, 2022 Cheney calls out Trump's GOP enablers "Republicans cannot be loyal to both Donald Trump and to the Constitution at this moment," Cheney said
Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2022 Liz Cheney is ‘riding for the brand’ in DC. But back in Wyoming, the brand may be Trump CASPER, Wyo. — Before she voted to impeach President Donald Trump, Rep. Liz Cheney could depend on votes from Jon Nicolaysen.
Salon · Jun 30, 2022 Dems: Stand up for your actual voters Democrats have lost the plot. I'm furious at them, and terrified at the consequences. They need a better story
Axios · Jun 30, 2022 Pence joins multimillion-dollar anti-abortion midterms ad campaign The anti-abortion constituency will be an important one for any 2024 GOP hopeful.
Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2022 Carl P. Leubsdorf: Court's conservative majority isn't going anywhere Last week’s two significant Supreme Court decisions – loosening some restrictions on American’s gun owners and restricting abortions for the nation’s women – represent the ultimate impact of Donald Trump’s narrow 2016 election victory over Hillary Clinton.
The Guardian - US · Jun 30, 2022 Republican push to recruit election deniers as poll workers causes alarm Training sessions in battleground states led by activists who claim the 2020 election was stolen aim to influence conduct of elections
Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2022 Republican Party must choose between Trump and the Constitution, Liz Cheney says in California speech Warning that America faces a "domestic threat we have never faced before," GOP Rep. Liz Cheney on Wednesday accused Republicans who ignore former President Trump's efforts to overturn the presidential election of being derelict in their duty to preserve the constitutional republic.