Trump's "embarrassing" loss in Nebraska Trump-endorsed GOP megadonor Charles Herbster lost to a hog farmer after 8 women accused him of groping Salon · May 11, 2022
GOP Sen. compares women to sea turtles Republican senator argues that since we protect sea turtle eggs, abortion should be illegal: Twitter responds Salon · May 11, 2022
Editorial: Complaining and whining isn't a winning strategy, as Democrats learn the hard way It wasn’t so long ago when Missouri was a purple state, up for grabs by whichever party did the best job capturing voters’ imaginations. The state was split down the middle politically as recently as 2000, and even in 2016 Democrats held a U.S. Senate seat and the offices of… St. Louis Post-Dispatch · May 11, 2022
Trump news - live: Emails show 2020 election fraud efforts as Flynn says army ‘persecuting’ him over Russia Follow the latest updates The Independent UK · May 11, 2022
House approves measure by Rep. Andy Levin allowing congressional staffers to unionize WASHINGTON — Amid a surge in labor organizing across the country, the U.S. House late Tuesday approved a resolution by Michigan Rep. Andy Levin that would recognize congressional staffers' right to organize and bargain collectively. Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022
Colorado's election-denying clerk Tina Peters, deputy Belinda Knisley barred from overseeing 2022 elections in Mesa County DENVER — For the second year in a row, a judge has ruled that GOP Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters and Deputy Clerk Belinda Knisley are barred from overseeing an election — this time, through the November 2022 election. Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022
Schumer's Title 42 dilemma The GOP wall forced Democrats to decouple the COVID-19 relief package from a nearly $40 billion Ukraine aid bill. Axios · May 11, 2022
2 Arkansas counties list wrong first name for Senate hopeful Arkansas Senate candidate Jake Bequette is suing after two counties incorrectly listed his first name as “Jack" on their ballots in this month's Republican primary election The Independent UK · May 10, 2022
Biden elevates Sen. Rick Scott as economic policy adversary WASHINGTON — The White House is all-in on elevating the profile of Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott, but does it do so at its own peril? Tribune News Service · May 10, 2022
Mooney ousts GOP colleague McKinley, who drew Trump's wrath - Roll Call Rep. Alex Mooney defeated fellow Republican Rep. David McKinley, who angered Donald Trump by supporting a bipartisan infrastructure bill. Roll Call · May 10, 2022
NY Rep. Tom Reed resigns, cites ‘extremism’ in House WASHINGTON — New York GOP Rep. Tom Reed, who had already opted not to run for reelection this fall, resigned his seat Tuesday, saying on the House floor he hoped “to have a greater impact on the country.” Tribune News Service · May 10, 2022
Can States Ban Residents From Getting Abortions in Other States, if Roe v. Wade is Overturned? The answer is probably "no." But the federal government could more easily ban such transactions. Reason · May 10, 2022
With a week to go, the GOP race for Pa. governor is all about Doug Mastriano PHILADELPHIA — The Republican primary for Pennsylvania governor is coming down to the wire. The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 10, 2022
GOP Rep. Tom Reed, who faced misconduct claim, resigns New York Congressman Tom Reed is resigning, leaving office more than seven months before the end of his term The Independent UK · May 10, 2022
The Independent UK · May 10, 2022 Jen Psaki explains Biden’s use of ‘ultra-MAGA’ to describe ‘extreme’ wing of GOP White House press corps has questioned whether Biden’s new sharper tone against GOP hurts bipartisanship chances
Tribune News Service · May 10, 2022 Yellen says rollback of abortion rights puts US economy at risk WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen entered one of the most politically charged U.S. debates Tuesday, saying the economy would suffer if the Supreme Court significantly limits women’s access to abortion.
The Independent UK · May 10, 2022 Biden pushes 'ultra-MAGA' label on GOP as he defends record President Joe Biden is warning voters unhappy with soaring inflation and his stalled domestic agenda against turning power over to “ultra-MAGA” Republicans in the midterm elections
WEKU · May 10, 2022 Biden names combatting inflation and rising costs as his top domestic priority In an address from the White House Tuesday, President Biden contrasted his administration's plans to tackle rising costs with what he called Republicans' "ultra-MAGA" plan.
The Independent UK · May 10, 2022 GOP fears far-right candidate will be PA governor nominee With six days until Pennsylvania’s primary, Republicans are openly worrying that a leading candidate in the crowded GOP field running for governor is unelectable in the fall general election
The Independent UK · May 10, 2022 ‘Look at their agenda’: Biden hits out at GOP as he touts plans to tackle inflation ‘I happen to think it's a good thing when American families have a little more money in their pockets at the end of the month. But Republicans in Congress don't seem to think so,’ Biden says
Tribune News Service · May 10, 2022 At Dallas event, Trump gripes about 2020 and urges GOP to rout Democrats in midterm elections DALLAS — Former President Donald Trump on Monday urged Republican donors to continue to question his 2020 election loss, but simultaneously rally for victories in November’s midterm contests and beyond.
Axios · May 10, 2022 Biden: Inflation is "top domestic priority" "Americans have a choice right now, between two paths, reflecting two very different sets of values."
Salon · May 10, 2022 GOP turns on Youngkin for SCOTUS protest One right-wing commentator claimed that Youngkin was welcoming a form of "terrorism"
Roll Call · May 10, 2022 Biden elevates Rick Scott as economic policy adversary - Roll Call The White House is all-in on elevating the profile of Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott, but do they do so at their own peril?