Esquireflipped into NEWS & POLITICSAaron Van Langevelde Has More Spine Than the Entire Republican Caucus in Congressverified_publisherEsquire - Charles P. PierceThe Republican on the Michigan Board of Canvassers bucked the crazy and voted to certify Joe Biden's clear win in that state. Because there is a pandemic and I have no life, I spent the afternoon watching the Michigan Board of Canvassers deliberating whether or not to certify Joe Biden's clear and …
Associated PressMcConnell warns GOP off Electoral College brawl in CongressAssociated Press - By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICKWASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off a messy fight that could damage Republicans ahead of Georgia Senate runoffs, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned fellow GOP senators on Tuesday not to join President Donald Trump’s extended assault on the Electoral College results. In public remarks and private …
MarketWatchflipped into Politics & Economy'Please delete this tweet': Youngest person in modern history to be elected to Congress celebrates win with Trump-style Twitter trollingverified_publisherMarketWatch - Shawn LangloisMadison Cawthorn, a fresh-faced member of the Republican Party, just beat out his Democratic rival in North Carolina’s 11th congressional district on …
Chicago TribuneDec 13, 2020With Electoral College set to cast votes for Biden on Monday, Trump allies eye long-shot election reversal in CongressChicago Tribune - Nicholas Fandos and Michael S. SchmidtPresident Donald Trump lost key swing states by clear margins. His barrage of lawsuits claiming widespread voting fraud has been almost universally dismissed, most recently by the Supreme Court. And Monday, the Electoral College will formally cast a majority of its votes for President-elect Joe …
PatchDec 11, 2020Pascrell: If Support Overturning Election, Lose Seat In Congressverified_publisherPatch - Montana SamuelsNJ Rep. Bill Pascrell believes that Republicans in support of a lawsuit seeking to overturn the election are violating the Constitution. PATERSON, NJ …
Rolling Stoneflipped into Politics NewsJaime Harrison Is Ready to End Lindsey Graham's Career in CongressRolling Stone - Ryan BortJaime Harrison is a storyteller. Ask the 44-year-old Democratic candidate for Senate in South Carolina just about anything and he’s likely to respond …
Dec 14, 2020Puerto Rico wants statehood – but only Congress can make it the 51st state in the United Statestheconversation.com - Rashid Carlos Jamil Marcano RiveraPuerto Ricans requested statehood on Nov. 3, 2020, with 52.3% of voters asking to change the island’s status from unincorporated territory to U.S. …
Associated Pressflipped into PoliticsMcConnell warns GOP off Electoral College brawl in CongressAssociated Press - By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICKWASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off a messy fight that could damage Republicans ahead of Georgia Senate runoffs, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned fellow GOP senators not to join President Donald Trump’s extended assault on the Electoral College results. In public remarks and private warnings on …
The Atlanta Journal-Constitutionflipped into The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - NewsWhat happens to John Lewis’ seat in Congress after his deathajc.com - Greg BluesteinFacing a tight legal deadline, Georgia Democrats are seeking online applications to succeed the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis. The state party said …
CNETflipped into Apple's latest!Tech titans hammered by Congress in historic antitrust hearingverified_publisherCNET - Ben Fox RubinThe CEOs of Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook face a hostile House antitrust subcommittee.
NPRJun 29, 2020Congress Unites To Demand Answers From Trump On Russian Bounties In Afghanistanverified_publisherNPR - Philip EwingUpdated at 9:51 p.m. ET Members of Congress in both parties demanded answers on Monday about reported bounties paid by Russian operatives to Afghan insurgents for targeting American troops. The stories appeared to have taken even the most senior lawmakers off guard, and they said they wanted …
Dec 14, 2020Congress Has a Deal to End the Most Obnoxious Practice in American Medicine. Will Mitch McConnell Kill It?verified_publisherslate.com - Jordan WeissmannSurprise medical bills have been surprisingly difficult for legislators to fix. There’s finally hope.
Forbesflipped into Breaking News‘Don’t Say Socialism Ever Again’: Democrats In Congress Push Back Against Lefty Messaging After Disappointing ElectionForbes - Nicholas ReimannModerate Democrats expressed frustration and, at times, fury on a House caucus call Thursday that several reporters listened in on, arguing the party should immediately break with progressive messaging—like “defund the police”—after disappointing House and Senate results. Key Facts House Majority …
Jul 1, 2020Pelosi Tells Every Republican In Congress They’re Guilty Of Dereliction Of Dutypoliticususa.com - Jason EasleySpeaker of the House Pelosi said that every Trump enabling Republican member of Congress is guilty of dereliction of duty. Pelosi and Nicolle Wallace …
Daily Kosflipped into Daily Kos TrendingAmerica's dumbest new senator could force every Republican in Congress to take Trumpian loyalty testdailykos.com - Aldous J PennyfarthingIt’s rare when one’s surname so precisely comports with the actual contents of one’s head, but Tommy Tuberville is a rare bird indeed. Senator-elect …
Business Insiderflipped into Top StoriesMcConnell begged Senate colleagues in a leaked call not to block Congress from recognizing Biden as president-electverified_publisherBusiness Insider - Sonam Sheth and Jake LahutThe Senate majority leader and several of his senior colleagues begged Senate Republicans on a phone call Tuesday not to try to block Congress from formally recognizing Joe Biden as the president-elect next month, Politico's Jake Sherman reported. Sherman tweeted that Sens. Roy Blunt and John Thune …
ABC NewsAug 1, 2020Formerly incarcerated woman runs to be 1st Black woman in Congress from TennesseeABC News - Mariya MoseleyThe former public defender is challenging a 17-year Democratic incumbent. Keeda Haynes believes she brings a unique perspective to the race for …
Los Angeles Timesflipped into BusinessCongress edges toward deal to extend federal unemployment subsidy in coronavirus billverified_publisherLos Angeles Times - Sarah D. WireWASHINGTON — After initial resistance from some Republicans, Congress is inching closer to an agreement to extend at least some of the $600-a-week federal unemployment insurance subsidy approved this spring to help American workers hurt by the coronavirus crisis. When they return next week to begin …
The Daily Wireflipped into The Daily WireMultiple Republicans Knock Off Democrat Members Of Congress In Races | The Daily Wiredailywire.com - Ryan SaavedraMultiple Republican candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday night upset the Democrat incumbents that they were running …
Business Insiderflipped into Top Stories'Shut the eff up and follow the regulations': A close Trump ally in Congress accused of violating rules with political ads showing him in Air Force uniformsverified_publisherBusiness Insider - David ChoiRepublican Rep. Doug Collins' campaign ads have attracted scrutiny for prominently using images of himself wearing the US Air Force uniform — particularly in the absence of any disclaimers — in an apparent violation of the Defense Department's regulations. At least a dozen images and videos of …
Jul 24, 2020Trump order excluding undocumented immigrants from census could cost Texas a seat in Congressdallasnews.com - By Todd J. Gillman, Obed Manuel and Dianne SolisUpdated to clarify that the order would apply to immigrants in the United States without permission, not non-citizens with permanent …
Associated PressApr 28, 2021Congress questions sale of US residence in Israel to AdelsonAssociated Press - By LISA MASCARO and JOSEF FEDERMANWASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has informally confirmed to Congress that Republican super-donor Sheldon Adelson is the buyer of the U.S. ambassador’s official residence in Israel, a congressional aide told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Lawmakers in the House and Senate are now looking …
Gristflipped into GristCongress passes the Great American Outdoors Act, a 'once in a generation' conservation billgrist.org - Chris D'AngeloThis story was originally published by HuffPost and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The House of Representatives on Wednesday …
