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Dominic Barton says he had nothing to do with federal contracts awarded to McKinsey
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‘It is hell on earth’: Federal Conservative leader on how B.C. is managing its drug crisis
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‘I am not a friend’ of Trudeau, ex-McKinsey head Dominic Barton says amid contract probe
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Dominic Barton says he had nothing to do with federal contracts awarded to McKinsey
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‘It is hell on earth’: Federal Conservative leader on how B.C. is managing its drug crisis
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‘I am not a friend’ of Trudeau, ex-McKinsey head Dominic Barton says amid contract probe
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Conservatives continue to grill Liberal government on McKinsey contracts: 'Can't (Trudeau) just ask his own government how much he spent on contracts to this ...
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Ivison: Why a big Conservative lead in the polls is bad news for Poilievre: Recent history suggests Poilievre should avoid drawing scrutiny to his own plans and ...
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Trump unable to post $450M bond in New York fraud case, his lawyers say: Trump's lawyers say they've approached 30 companies through four brokers and none will ...
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Quick Glance: Trump's Challenges in Securing $464M Bond in Civil Fraud Case
- Judge Arthur Engoron ordered Trump to pay $355 million plus interest.
- Trump is facing 'insurmountable difficulties' in obtaining a bond to satisfy the $464 million civil fraud judgment, according to his attorneys.
- Trump's attorneys have labeled the judgment as 'unconstitutionally excessive.'
- The New York Attorney General's Office has objected to a lesser bond, arguing Trump and his co-defendants will attempt to evade enforcement of the judgment or to make enforcement more difficult.
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he's not endorsing Trump: Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election ...
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Quick Glance: Mike Pence Rejects Trump's Endorsement
- Mike Pence says he will not be endorsing Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
- This marks the end of a metamorphosis for Pence, who had long been seen as one of Trump's most loyal defenders but broke with his two-time running mate by refusing to go along with Trump's unconstitutional scheme after he lost the 2020 election.
- Pence made it clear that he had serious reservations about Trump's actions and policy stances, leading to his decision not to endorse Trump in this campaign.
- While Pence declined to say whom he would be voting for, he emphasized that it wouldn't be Biden, stating that he is a Republican and would never vote for Joe Biden.
Katie Britt used dated example of rapes in Mexico to attack Biden border policy: The Republican senator who gave the party’s response to President Joe Biden’s ...
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Canada's Justin Trudeau says he thinks daily about leaving 'crazy job': Canada's PM - who's facing questions about his political future - says he still plans to ...
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Video of Biden effigy beating prompts calls for Kansas GOP leaders to resign: Two top Kansas Republican Party officials are facing internal calls to resign over ...
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Quick Glance: Calls for Resignation After Biden Effigy Incident in Kansas
- Following a viral online video depicting individuals at a fundraiser kicking and hitting a mannequin wearing a mask of President Joe Biden, two prominent Kansas Republican Party officials are now facing internal demands to step down.
- The clash between Brown and Kuckelman reflects the division within the national GOP between the most fervent supporters of former President Donald Trump, who endorse conspiracy theories, and its more established faction, including former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel.
- The situation in Kansas unfolded after Trump's campaign rhetoric took a more violent turn. Last autumn, he proposed that immediate shooting should be done for shoplifters.
- Governor Kelly emphasized the need for Americans to make political discourse less contentious based on the video of the Biden effigy, highlighting the already significant decline in political discourse.
Appearance in Ohio: Trump irritates with “bloodbath” remark in campaign speech: Provocations and incitement are part of Donald Trump's standard repertoire ...
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Quick Glance: Trump's Controversial Campaign Speech in Ohio
- Former US President Donald Trump warned of a potential 'bloodbath' if he is not re-elected during a speech in Ohio.
- Trump's remarks stemmed from alleged Chinese plans to build cars in Mexico and sell them in the US, leading to his controversial statement.
- Biden's campaign team promptly responded to Trump's comments, accusing him of inciting political violence while rejecting his extremist views.
- Further controversial statements by Trump regarding migrants and the upcoming presidential election on November 5 were also discussed, with Biden being labeled as the 'worst president'.
Polemics against Democratic voters: Trump outrages with statements about “Jews who hate Israel”
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Election 2024: Biden and Trump clinch nominations and set stage for grueling rematch
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Quick Glance: Decisive Victories: Biden and Trump Secure Nominations for Showdown
- President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump secured their parties' presidential nominations on Tuesday with clear victories in a series of low-profile primaries, setting the stage for a general election rematch that many voters oppose.
- Biden emphasized the significance of the nomination and highlighted Trump as a serious threat to democracy.
- In a video shared on social media, Trump celebrated what he termed as 'a great day of victory.'
- Despite their strong rhetoric, both presumptive nominees face challenging paths ahead.
Democrats use clips of Trump to counter Biden memory claims: Democrats on Tuesday sought to turn the tables on Republicans who zeroed in on special counsel ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4526604-democrats-trump-statements-biden-memory-claims/
Most Canadians Want Trudeau Government to Spend Less, Poll Says: A majority of Canadians want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to reduce government spending ...
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House GOP panics over shrinking majority as another Republican sprints for the exits
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Quick Glance: Rep. Ken Buck to Leave Congress Early
- Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) announced his early departure from Congress to focus on his family and Colorado.
- Following Buck's resignation, Republicans will have a 218 to 213 majority over Democrats in the House.
- Buck's exit will create a vacancy in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, which he has represented since 2015.
- Buck criticized the Republican Party's stance on President Biden and described the congressional work environment as 'dysfunctional'.
Biden campaign launches digital ad with Trump’s ‘blood bath’ comments: President Biden’s reelection campaign launched a digital ad highlighting former President ...
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Republican group to spend $50 million in 6 swing states to defeat Trump - UPI.com
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Economic and Social Implications for Creators
- Creators in the U.S. express concern over a potential ban of TikTok, highlighting the impact it could have on their livelihoods.
- The app, a vital income source for many, has also served as a platform for dialogue and community building.
- Some view TikTok as an opportunity for marginalized groups, while others fear the dangerous precedent a ban could set.
- TikTok's influence extends beyond financial aspects, with significant social implications that many consider essential and invaluable.
Nikki Haley beats Donald Trump in Washington DC for first primary victory: The ex-ambassador is the first woman to win a Republican primary, but Donald Trump is ...
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Quick Glance: Nikki Haley Triumphs in DC Republican Primary
- Nikki Haley wins the Republican primary in Washington DC, securing her first victory in 2024.
- Despite previous losses, Haley plans to stay in the race at least until the upcoming contests.
- The Associated Press declared Haley the winner after the release of results by the D.C. Republican Party.
- Campaigning as a staunch conservative, Haley has shown better appeal among moderate and independent voters.
Laken Riley: Biden says her name at urging of Marjorie Taylor Greene: Republicans had demanded but never expected President Joe Biden to say the name Laken Riley ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Acknowledges Laken Riley by Marjorie Taylor Greene's Request
- President Biden mentioned 'Laken Riley' under Republican pressure.
- However, mispronunciation led to dissatisfaction and criticism.
- Riley's death used by Republicans as critique of Biden's border policies.
- Biden urged for stronger border security and updated immigration laws.
Flashback: How Mitch McConnell Helped Pave the Way for Donald Trump’s Rise: As McConnell endorses Trump in the 2024 presidential race, revisit his role in ...
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Quick Glance: McConnell Backs Trump
- Mitch McConnell endorses Donald Trump for the presidency in a surprising turn, despite prior criticism and accusations following the Capitol attack.
- McConnell declared his support after Trump's Super Tuesday wins brought him closer to the GOP nomination.
- McConnell's endorsement lends institutional legitimacy to Trump's presidential candidacy and may sway other skeptical Republicans to fall in line.
- Despite past differences and criticism of Trump's behavior, McConnell announces his support for Trump, emphasizing the successes of their collaboration.
Jan. 6 attack: New GOP probe seeks to push blame away from Trump: House Republicans are launching a vast reinvestigation of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Insistent on Capitol Visit, Driver Testifies
- The driver of former President Trump’s car on Jan. 6 disputed claims of Trump trying to take control of the car, while affirming Trump's insistence on joining his supporters at the Capitol.
- The driver confirmed details about Trump's insistence to go to the Capitol and his lack of concern about the crowd.
- Emphasis was placed on Trump persistently demanding to go to the Capitol even after returning to the White House, supported by Engel and Ornato.
- Additional details in the transcript reveal Trump's frustration with Pence and his focus on crowd size during his speech.
Hands off TikTok: Biden has shown us why government and social media shouldn't mix
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Nikki Haley will suspend her campaign, sources say: Nikki Haley will suspend her presidential campaign. That's according to three people with direct knowledge of ...
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Quick Glance: Nikki Haley's Supporters' Impact on Election Outcome
- Nikki Haley ends failed White House bid with warning to Donald Trump.
- Haley's voters have significant influence on the election.
- Experts identify different categories within Haley's voter base.
- Undecided voters could play a crucial role in determining the election outcome.
Biden launches tax war with GOP : President Biden has launched a tax war with the Republican Party, proposing a slate of hikes on wealthy individuals and big ...
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Quick Glance: Tax Filing 2023: Key Information
- The IRS hired over 7,000 taxpayer service representatives and plans to hire 6,500 more
- A free IRS filing service for taxpayers is being developed
- Massachusetts and New Hampshire are testing the free filing project 'Direct File'
- Helpful answers to questions about filing taxes for 2023
Biden’s budget hits Trump and GOP for being ‘fiscally reckless’: Congress is likely to largely ignore the annual budget, as usual, especially since it’s still ...
politico.com/live-updates/2024/03/11/congress/bidens-budget-bashes-gop-00146255
Quick Glance: Biden's Budget Proposal: Family Tax Breaks, Cheaper Health Care, More
- President Joe Biden's budget proposal for fiscal 2025 includes tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits, and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
- The budget aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over a decade and increase tax revenues by a total of $4.9 trillion.
- Proposals include increased child tax credits, tax credits for homebuyers, higher corporate taxes, and a 25% minimum tax for billionaires.
- The budget plan focuses on helping families cope with inflation while providing funding for defense, healthcare, education, and more.
Hunter Biden declines request to appear at public hearing: President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, won’t appear before Congress at a slated March 20 hearing ...
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House Republicans desperately want out of their self-inflicted chaos: The House GOP has been unable to consistently act like it has the majority.
axios.com/2024/03/13/house-republicans-chaos-mike-johnson
Anti-Trump group of Republicans lays out $50 million plan of attack: The group, Republican Voters Against Trump, will run a series of homemade videos of ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/12/us/politics/republican-voters-against-trump.html
Quick Glance: New $50 Million Ad Campaign Against Trump by Republican Voters
- A Republican group is launching a new $50 million ad campaign using homemade videos of former supporters of Donald J. Trump in past elections who will not support him in 2024.
- Unlike Democratic organizations supporting President Biden, Sarah Longwell's group focuses solely on attacking Trump through the voices of his former backers.
- The personal testimonial approach has proven more effective in their focus groups at swaying Trump voters away from him than traditional attack ads contrasting Trump with Biden.
- Those who have shared their thoughts with Longwell have primarily focused on Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election and hold him responsible for the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
RNC sees major cuts to staff as new, Trump-backed leadership takes over: More than 60 people were fired, including senior staff in the political data and ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Allies Lay Off RNC Staff After Takeover
- Trump advisers, now in control of the RNC, initiate mass layoffs affecting over 60 officials, including heads of key departments.
- Michael Whatley and Lara Trump were unanimously elected as the committee's leaders, following Donald Trump's endorsement.
- The shake-up at the RNC reflects Trump's increased influence over the Republican Party, with plans to relocate key teams to Florida.
- Concerns arise over potential misuse of committee funds for Trump's legal expenses, while some Republicans welcome the changes as necessary for victory.
China to Invest in Canada Mining Despite Crackdown, Envoy Says: China’s ambassador says the country will continue to do business in Canada’s domestic critical ...
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Tuberville says GOP leadership should have vetted claims in Katie Britt’s speech
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose Liberals are trailing badly in the polls, said he thought about quitting his 'crazy job' every day but insisted ...
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Mike Johnson faces 11th hour GOP pressure on government shutdown: The right-wing Freedom Caucus is getting support from other House Republicans in its crusade.
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Majority in US reject Trump’s immunity claim, including half of Republicans: Polls also finds that nearly half of respondents, 46% did not trust the supreme ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/18/trump-immunity-claim-poll
Police called on Texas GOP chair candidate over family dispute | The Texas Tribune
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Geoff Duncan says he won't run with No Labels in November: "After careful deliberation, I have withdrawn my name from consideration for the No Labels ...
axios.com/2024/03/18/no-labels-geoff-duncan-2024-trump-biden
To Fund Ukraine, Seizing Frozen Russian Assets Weighed by House Republicans: House Republicans are ramping up work on their own Ukraine package ...
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GOP report seeks to discredit Jan. 6 committee, exonerate Trump: House Republicans on Monday issued a new report on the Jan. 6 Capitol attack ...
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House Democrats and centrist Republicans launch separate efforts to force a vote on Ukraine aid
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Quick Glance: Democrats and Republicans Push for Ukraine Aid Vote
- Democrats and Republicans separately aim to force a vote on Ukraine aid.
- Proposals vary from $66 to $95 billion for military aid and border security provisions.
- Pressure mounts on Speaker Mike Johnson to address foreign funding.
- Efforts to vote on aid packages underway, with involvement from both parties.
How Trump Is Scrambling to Raise Cash: The former president is facing converging financial crunches as he and the Republican Party confront a shortfall against ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/16/us/politics/trump-finances-money-fundraising.html
USA: Trump dynasty takes over Republicans: Donald Trump is cementing his power over the Republicans and replacing the board. An election denier becomes chairman ...
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Quick Glance: RNC Installs Trump's Handpicked Chair, Whatley
- The Republican National Committee elected Michael Whatley as the new chair, endorsed by Donald Trump.
- Whatley assures that the RNC will not cover Trump's legal fees, maintaining control over the party's operations.
- Lara Trump will serve as co-chair focusing on fundraising, with Chris LaCivita leading the operational aspects.
On Fox News, Steve Doocy has become the unexpected voice of dissent: Steve Doocy, the affable longtime “Fox & Friends” host, is challenging GOP orthodoxy to the ...
washingtonpost.com/style/media/2024/03/18/steve-doocy-fox-news-dissent/
Canada reiterates that occupied Crimea remains Ukraine's territory : On the 10th anniversary of the Russian pseudo-referendum that aimed to legalise the ...
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Trump takes control of the RNC with mass layoffs, restructuring: The move has raised fears among some former officials about the party’s future support for ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/12/rnc-trump-firings-takeover/
US Election 2024: Trump Rules Out Vivek Ramaswamy as Running Mate: Donald Trump has ruled out Vivek Ramaswamy as his running mate and is instead eyeing the ...
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Faux pas in the election campaign: Trump confuses Obama and Biden - embarrassed silence in the audience
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Quick Glance: Trump confuses Obama with Biden at Virginia rally
- Donald Trump confused Barack Obama for Joe Biden at a rally in Virginia, raising questions about the likely Republican presidential nominee's age.
- This marks the third time Trump has made this blunder in the past six months.
- Biden recently confused Gaza with Ukraine as he announced humanitarian aid. A health check declared Biden as 'fit for duty' without exemptions or accommodations.
- Concerns about Biden's age have intensified in recent months, while Trump, although only four years younger, seems to raise less concern.
Trudeau’s Spring Budget Has Canadian Firms Worried About New Taxes: Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s upcoming budget is likely to put significant money ...
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Top Democrat tells Mike Johnson to get GOP "under control" after SOTU outbursts
axios.com/2024/03/08/mike-johnson-gop-control-sotu-outbursts
Congress reaches tentative deal to avoid government shutdown: DHS funding has faced serious roadblocks from the start.
axios.com/2024/03/19/government-shutdown-2024-budget-border-funding
Quick Glance: Congress Struggles with DHS Funding, Looming Government Shutdown
- Congress begins the week without a deal to avert a partial government shutdown by Friday's deadline, with funding for the Department of Homeland Security complicating negotiations.
- The funding package will need to clear both chambers by Friday at midnight.
- Talks on funding for DHS were in bad shape, with congressional leaders proposing a full-year continuing resolution to fund the department.
- This is the latest challenge for Johnson, who has worked to avert several shutdowns with his party's razor-thin majority, facing pushback from many House Republicans on his government funding plans.
Why are Black voters backing Donald Trump in record numbers?: Latest polls show 17 percent of Black voters would vote for former president today – more than ...
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State of the Union: Biden swipes at Trump and defends abortion rights in key speech - BBC News
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Trump’s GOP is already dying : The MAGA movement, once so skilled at enforcing loyalty, is cracking. What’s left of the Republican Party is cracking with it ...
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4528680-trumps-gop-is-already-dying/
As Biden impeachment stalls, House GOP turns to backup plans: While Republicans have considered other paths to antagonize the White House for months ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/13/house-gop-biden-impeachment-plans-00146622
Cheney fuels speculation about her next move: Speculation is growing about the role former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) will play in the 2024 election as President ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4526744-cheney-fuels-speculation-about-her-next-move/
Biden signs key government funding bills into law averting shutdown: President Joe Biden signed a package of six government funding bills into law Saturday ...
cnn.com/2024/03/09/politics/biden-signs-government-funding-bills-shutdown/
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Quick Glance: Congress Passes Budget Package Just Before Shutdown Deadline
- The Senate approved a $460 billion spending package in time to avoid a shutdown of key federal agencies.
- This move would enable the hiring of additional air traffic controllers and rail safety inspectors, provide a salary increase for federal firefighters, enhance support for homeless veterans, and more.
- Republicans successfully maintained non-defense spending at a stable level compared to the previous fiscal year.
- Moreover, the package encompasses over 6,600 projects specifically requested by individual legislators, amounting to approximately $12.7 billion.
Warnock dismisses Laken Riley Act as ‘smoke and mirrors’: Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) dismissed the GOP-led Laken Riley Act as “smoke and mirrors” Tuesday ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4529338-warnock-laken-riley-act-smoke-mirrors/
CIBC Sees Government of Canada Bond Issuance Rising 22%: Justin Trudeau’s government will end up tapping the bond market for around C$250 billion ($186 billion) ...
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Trump dismisses talk of revenge tour: Former President Trump in a Monday interview dismissed concerns that he would prioritize exacting revenge on his political ...
thehill.com/elections/4524015-trump-dismisses-talk-of-revenge-tour/
White House Calls on Republicans to End Biden Impeachment Inquiry: The president’s counsel told Speaker Mike Johnson that it was “obviously time to move on ...
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Trump’s Wins Close the Final Chapter on Reagan Republicans: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s capital ...
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US election campaign: Presidential candidate Trump starts the race with a “bloodbath”
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Wisconsin Republicans fire 8 more Evers appointees, including regents and judicial watchdogs
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McConnell: Battle to repeal Affordable Care Act ‘largely over’: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) poured some cold water on former President Trump’s ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4527053-mcconnell-battle-to-repeal-affordable-care-act-largely-over/
Opinion | Social Security and Medicare Are on the Ballot: Biden has a plan. Trump doesn’t but could wind up gutting those programs.
nytimes.com/2024/03/14/opinion/trump-biden-social-security-medicare.html
Biden effigy beaten, kicked at Kansas county GOP event, drawing outrage: The event, promoted by a county GOP organization, comes amid increased fears over ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/11/biden-effigy-kansas-republican-event/
Quick Glance: Outrage Sparked by Violent Treatment of Biden Effigy at Republican Event in Kansas
- A Republican fundraiser in the Kansas City suburbs sparked outrage as attendees beat and kicked an effigy of President Biden, leading to bipartisan outrage and calls for the GOP leaders responsible for the event to resign.
- The chairwoman of the Johnson County Republican Party informed the Kansas City Star via email that the representation was part of a booth organized by a local martial arts school.
- The incident resulted in widespread condemnation and calls for Republican officials to resign.
- The Justice Department has stated that potential violence against members of Congress, judges, and other leaders is a growing concern.
President Biden uses feisty State of the Union address to contrast with Trump and sell voters on a second term
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/06/biden-uses-feisty-state-of-the-union-to-contrast-with-trump-sell-voters-on-a-second-term/
Trump shows slight lead over Biden in new exclusive poll even as views of economy brighten
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/13/poll-trump-leads-biden/72933453007/
Liz Cheney spars with Mark Levin on social media after he called her ‘sleazy’: Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) went back and forth with Fox News’s Mark Levin ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/4522861-liz-cheney-spars-with-mark-levin-over-social-media-after-he-called-her-sleazy/
The biggest moments from Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address: It was a speech befitting of the political moment, as Biden faces an expected rematch against ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/07/state-of-the-union-highlights-2024/
Tim Scott says next Senate leader needs to work ‘hand in glove’ with Trump: Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said Sunday that the next Republican Senate leader needs to ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4522439-tim-scott-says-next-senate-leader-needs-to-work-hand-in-glove-with-trump/
House Republicans are seeking unity at an idyllic West Virginia retreat. Many didn't bother to come
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Counterpoint: The GOP wouldn’t be fit to govern, even if Trump were to leave | Commentary
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Biden 'did not apologize' for using term 'an illegal' during State of the Union, White House says
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Quick Glance: Biden Regrets 'Illegal' Term Usage
- President Joe Biden expressed regret for using the term 'illegal' to describe the suspected killer Laken Riley in his State of the Union address.
- Republicans have made Riley's death a focal point in critiquing the Biden administration's border policies.
- Biden conveyed his remorse in an interview, emphasizing his commitment to treating immigrants with respect.
- Trump criticized Biden's border management and regretted Biden's apology for his language rather than to Riley's family.
‘Why do they bend their knee?’ 6 Never-Trumpers look back at what went wrong: How the Never-Trump movement flopped in the GOP primary, and where it goes from ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/13/never-trumpers-gop-2024-elections-00146726
Haley Shaved 77K Votes Off Trump’s Georgia Primary Win Despite Dropping Out: The haul is substantially more than the number of votes by which Trump lost the ...
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Biden has shelved the age issue – for now: Not even presidents can reverse time, so there’s only so much Joe Biden can do to defuse one of his top general ...
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US House Republicans forge ahead with vote to ban TikTok, despite Trump: Their Bill would give TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, about six months to divest the ...
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As Biden Impeachment Flails, House Republicans Explore Criminal Referrals: Lacking evidence or the votes to support impeachment charges against President Biden ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/14/us/politics/biden-impeachment-republicans-criminal-referrals.html
NY Times: Trump as GOP nominee in 2024 a ‘tragedy’ for America: The editorial board of the New York Times called the fact that former President Trump is poised ...
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Texas senate race: Voters decide who will face Ted Cruz: U.S. Rep. Colin Allred of Texas has won the Democratic nomination for Senate. The former NFL linebacker ...
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Quick Glance: U.S. Rep. Colin Allred Emerges Victorious in Democratic Senate Primary
- U.S. Representative Colin Allred from Dallas declared his triumph in the Texas Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday evening. State Senator Roland Gutierrez from San Antonio, his nearest rival in the race, conceded.
- Having 62% of polling stations reporting by 10:56 p.m., Allred secured 58.92% of the votes. Gutierrez obtained 17.06%. By sidestepping a potential May runoff, Allred can now focus solely on a November showdown against the incumbent U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.
- Throughout the primary, Allred portrayed himself as a general-election candidate, directing his criticism towards Cruz and paying little attention to the other Democrats competing for the nomination. His success indicates that Texas Democrats responded positively to his more moderate approach.
- Texas has not elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in over three decades, but the party remains optimistic following Cruz's narrow victory over former U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke in 2018. Allred's win demonstrates that Texas Democrats favored his centrist strategy.
What to know about a growing GOP divide over Trump support and the party’s future
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Senate hopeful Kari Lake pushes for party to unify behind Trump while courting Haley supporters
cnn.com/2024/03/06/politics/kari-lake-arizona-senate-race/
Quick Glance: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's Decision Not to Seek Re-election
- The independent senator, Sinema, announced on Tuesday her choice not to pursue re-election, leading to her departure from the Senate after a single term.
- Sinema's opting out sets the stage for a challenging and costly battle for her position, with top Republican contender Kari Lake and leading Democrat Ruben Gallego already in the race to succeed her.
- In a video message, Sinema emphasized her departure from the Senate due to the prevailing bipartisan conflict and the divergence between her approach and the current desires of America.
- Sinema's political journey has been remarkable, transitioning from a Green Party organizer to the GOP's former favorite Democrat in the U.S. Senate. Following an irreparable split with Arizona Democrats, she shifted from her party in 2022 to operate as an independent, aiding Democrats in maintaining Senate control.
At the urging of the ex-president: Trump's daughter-in-law takes on key position with Republicans
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