Depp wins the right's war on free speech The GOP's dystopian vision comes into view: Free speech only for the anti-woke, socks in mouths for everyone else Salon · Jun 2, 2022
Why several Republican candidates for Michigan governor were blocked from the ballot State officials blocked five GOP candidates from the ballot after signatures they submitted included alleged forgeries. The Republicans said they were unaware of problems with the signatures. WEKU · Jun 2, 2022
New debate over gun laws will test the gun lobby’s influence WASHINGTON — Greg Landsman, the Democrat challenging Ohio Republican Rep. Steve Chabot in one of the country’s most competitive House races, called on his opponent Wednesday to embrace new gun control measures following recent shooting massacres in Texas and New York. Tribune News Service · Jun 2, 2022
As Trump fumes, Kemp's former Georgia foes fall in line ATLANTA — Donald Trump is still peddling conspiracy theories after Gov. Brian Kemp humbled his handpicked challenger. But David Perdue and several other one-time Kemp adversaries are pleading with Georgia Republicans to rally around the governor. Tribune News Service · Jun 2, 2022
When the minority rules, children die Our democracy is hopelessly paralyzed. We see the consequences in Uvalde and Buffalo. So what do we do about it? Salon · Jun 2, 2022
Pennsylvania Dems launch campaigns against McCormick and Oz as GOP recount drags Senate Democrats' campaign arm won't wait for a recount to begin its general election offensive. Axios · Jun 2, 2022
New debate over gun laws will test the gun lobby’s influence - Roll Call Gun control organizations and gun rights groups are gearing up for an immediate lobbying push while also investing in candidates. Roll Call · Jun 2, 2022
This blue Central Valley Congressional seat could be GOP’s easiest pickup in California This newly drawn San Joaquin Valley district would have voted for President Joe Biden in 2020 by a margin of 11%. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jun 2, 2022
Carl P. Leubsdorf: These elections are key to 2024 election The most important recent long-term election result may have been Brad Raffensperger’s resounding victory in Georgia’s Republican primary for secretary of state. Tribune News Service · Jun 2, 2022
Ethical questions cloud Zinke’s ‘SEAL PAC’ WASHINGTON In a TV ad released in January, a half-dozen black-and-white photos appear one after another, showing U.S. military personnel in uniform, hard at work defending America. They are old photos of servicemembers who have since become politicians. Tribune News Service · Jun 2, 2022
California congressional races to watch in the June primary LOS ANGELES — California's 2022 congressional races are expected to be some of the most expensive and contentious in the nation as the GOP attempts to retake control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Los Angeles Times · Jun 2, 2022
California US House races could help tilt power in Congress California is a heavily Democratic state, but the Republican Party retains pockets of strength in U.S. House districts that will be among the country’s marquee elections in the fight to control Congress The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022
House panel taking up gun bill in wake of mass shootings The House is preparing gun legislation in response to mass shootings by 18-year-olds in Texas and New York The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022
Trump’s ‘vengeance’ criticized by Paul Ryan during endorsement of Tom Rice for Congress in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. — Former House Speaker Paul Ryan on Wednesday made a rare political endorsement of U.S. Rep. Tom Rice in a Congressional race that has him once again squaring off against former President Donald Trump and others in the GOP who are looking for “vengeance” against Republicans who impeached… Tribune News Service · Jun 2, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 1, 2022 Republican Irvin vows to take the ‘handcuffs off the police’ by repealing law that Democrats insist he supported The Aurora mayor vowed to repeal “anti-police pro-criminal policies” in a bill that Pritzker signed into law last year. Pritzker’s campaign says a letter that Irvin sent to one of the sponsors shows he actually supported the criminal justice reforms — but Irvin’s campaign says he was just “being…
Tribune News Service · Jun 1, 2022 GOP candidate for Michigan governor denied spot on ballot in court ruling DETROIT — The Michigan Court of Appeals rejected Wednesday a lawsuit from Republican businessman Perry Johnson, who asked the judges to revive his campaign for governor by giving him a spot on the August primary ballot.
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022 Shootings prompt debate on purchase age for AR-style rifles The gunmen in two of the nation’s most recent mass shootings legally bought the semi-automatic rifles they used in their massacres after they turned 18
Benzinga · Jun 1, 2022 GOP Sen. Bill Rabon's Medical Marijuana Bill Heads To Senate, Is North Carolina Next To Legalize? With North Carolina's GOP-controlled legislature back in full swing, a bill to legalize medical marijuana is advancing quicker than many expected.
Salon · Jun 1, 2022 Trump's losers fold while he cries fraud The former president appears to be falling back on his timeworn strategy of refuting the facts
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022 GOP candidate for Michigan governor loses key ballot ruling A Republican candidate for Michigan governor has lost his bid to get on the Aug. 2 primary ballot
Salon · Jun 1, 2022 Judge rips Palin's NY Times lawsuit "For all her earlier assertions," Judge Jed Rakoff said, Palin failed to show any evidence of "actual malice"
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022 Block of COVID funds risks US lives, White House says The Biden administration foresees unnecessary deaths if lawmakers don’t approve billions of dollars more to brace for the pandemic’s next wave
Tribune News Service · Jun 1, 2022 Analysis: Unexplained tax revenue growth vexes budget scorekeepers WASHINGTON — The term “unexplained” doesn’t appear too often in official government documents, unless they are dealing with possible paranormal events, like UFOs. Yet the reference is sprinkled throughout the Congressional Budget Office’s latest budget and economic outlook to describe the recent strength in federal tax receipts that’s blown away…
Roll Call · Jun 1, 2022 Unexplained tax revenue growth vexes budget scorekeepers - Roll Call Analysis: The CBO’s latest budget and economic outlook, which describes recent strength in federal tax receipts, is a head-scratcher.
Orlando Sentinel · Jun 1, 2022 'God’s gift to lawyers': DeSantis' culture war laws get him sued a lot ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis hasn’t had any problem pushing his firebrand conservative agenda through the Florida Legislature, scoring national headlines that have propelled him to the top of potential GOP contenders for president in 2024.