Republicans unite to deadlock on KBJ Despite GOP opposition, Jackson is set to be confirmed as the first Black woman in history to sit on Supreme Court Salon · Apr 4, 2022
Gosar blames staff for white nationalism Gosar attended the same event last year, encouraging attendees to become "a bigger force" Salon · Apr 4, 2022
AP sources: $10B Senate COVID deal, but without global money Democrats and Republicans familiar with negotiations say a bipartisan group of senators have agreed to a slimmed-down $10 billion package for countering COVID-19 The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2022
Here's Madison Cawthorn shouting about Burger King and "tallywackers" Strap in for a transphobic science lecture from the GOP's favorite coke orgy-ist. Mic · Apr 4, 2022
TX uses lawsuits to attack voting rights Texas is using redistricting lawsuits to wage its assault on voting protections Salon · Apr 4, 2022
Facing criticism, Tim Ryan defends anti-China ad in Ohio Senate race - Roll Call Asian American Democrats want Ohio Senate candidate Rep. Tim Ryan to halt an ad that repeatedly blames China for economic problems. Roll Call · Apr 4, 2022
Madison Cawthorn mocked for defining a woman as someone with ‘no tallywhacker’ Congressman was recently reprimanded for comments about orgies and cocaine by GOP leaders The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2022
Dems plan to weaponize MTG against GOP Ahead of crucial elections, Democrats ask "do you want to hand the keys to the government to these folks?" Salon · Apr 4, 2022
Biden budget’s omission of tax cut renewals leaves deficit hole - Roll Call President Joe Biden notes that this year’s deficit is on track to be $1.3 trillion lower than last year’s, but Republicans dismiss that boast. Roll Call · Apr 4, 2022
Why MAGA lies work: Too big to believe Trump taught Republicans that the GOP base loves to hear lies — so the more ridiculous the lie, the better Salon · Apr 4, 2022
"Performative" KBJ attacks may haunt GOP Judge Jackson only gained popularity after baseless Republican attacks during her confirmation hearings Salon · Apr 4, 2022
GOP lie: Trump "caught Osama bin Laden" Trump was in fact hosting "The Celebrity Apprentice" at the time of bin Laden's death Salon · Apr 4, 2022
Dems have a plan to hold the midterms Democrats have plenty to work with — if they can take it to Republicans instead of waiting to be run over Salon · Apr 4, 2022
DeVos family showers DeSantis with cash Donald Trump's former education secretary is a big fan of DeSantis' push to restrict public school curricula Salon · Apr 4, 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2022 Senate panel to vote on Jackson nomination to Supreme Court Democrats are launching a whirlwind week of votes and procedural maneuvers with the goal of confirming Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court by Friday
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2022 Billions, and more, for lawmakers' projects in spending bill Home-district projects for members of Congress are back, sprinkled across the government-wide $1.5 trillion bill that President Joe Biden signed recently
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 4, 2022 GOP Gov. Sununu calls Trump ‘crazy’ and more at Gridiron Dinner Sununu is the very rare Republican like Reps. Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Adam Kinzinger of Illinois willing to call out the election-denying, conspiracy-mongering Trump.
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2022 GOP Senator Cornyn dodges on whether Trump’s praise of Putin ‘unwise’ Trump’s praise has been talking point for Democrats eager to highlight former president’s warm relationship with Putin
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2022 EXPLAINER: Why disputed maps won't stop Ohio's May 3 primary Despite the uncertainty raised over the date of Ohio’s primary election, the state is ready to move forward with early voting on Tuesday for a likely May 3 contest for statewide and congressional races – but not legislative ones
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2022 States look for solutions as US fentanyl deaths keep rising With fentanyl driving fatal overdoses to record levels in the U.S., state governments are scrambling for solutions
Tribune News Service · Apr 3, 2022 Stacey Abrams leans into Medicaid expansion as new bid for governor begins ATLANTA — When Stacey Abrams ran for governor in 2018, Brian Kemp's advisers worried that she'd carve a path to victory by pulling off a dual narrative of being both an icon of the left and a pragmatic consensus-builder to middle-of-the-road voters.
The Guardian - US · Apr 3, 2022 ‘We need to work these polls’: Trump stumps for candidates who support the big lie Trump praises little-known Republicans Matthew DePerno and Kristina Karamo, who both falsely claimed 2020 election fraud and are now seeking key Michigan offices
Salon · Apr 3, 2022 Why Big Pharma loves Tim Scott During the second half of 2021, Scott was the top recipient of drug campaign cash in Congress
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022 Florida state GOP rep warns of ‘living hell’ for Disney over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill opposition ‘Really bad things are going to happen, and they’re freaking out,’ Anthony Sabatini says
Salon · Apr 2, 2022 Ted Cruz just gave Democrats a gift GOP leaders like to pretend they don't understand how government works. Democrats should run with that