Author: Justin H. Garrett
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Eye On Politics: Sports betting in Texas, power shift at the US House
NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – In this week’s episode of Eye on Politics, Jack Fink speaks to former Governor Rick Perry about his support for legalizing mobile ... -
CBS News verifies Hunter Biden laptop two years after rejecting it; Republicans boo
CBS News has joined the slow parade of media belatedly confirming the authenticity of the Hunter Biden laptop, two years after ’60 Minutes’ headliner Lesley Stahl ... -
Democrat Karen Bass will quickly crush voter expectations after her election as mayor of Los Angeles
Following her victory in the Los Angeles mayoral election last week, Karen Bass, a key figure in Democratic Party politics at the state and national level, ... -
El Paso Stonewall Democrats hold vigil for LGBTQ nightclub shooting victims in Colorado
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Stonewall Democrats and other Borderland LGBTQ organizations held a vigil for victims of the Colorado nightclub shooting that left at ... -
Texas Democrats Call On Feds To ‘Intervene’ Against Greg Abbott’s ‘Invasion’ Declaration
Six Texas House Democrats called on the Biden administration to exercise federal authority against the statement by the GOP Texas Gov. Greg Abbott of an “invasion” ... -
Declaration of ‘invasion’ of US-Mexico border considered a press stunt
A version of this story appears in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To receive it in your inbox, subscribe here. CNN — The taped-together immigration policy of ... -
Attack ads designed to scare voters over SAFE-T law failure, say Democratic lawmakers – Shaw Local
Several Democratic lawmakers are grateful that attack ads they say were designed to scare voters about the SAFE-T Act didn’t lead to a red tide for ... -
Trump’s toxic touch is holding back Republican candidates
The recent election has highlighted the negative effect of former President Donald Trump on Republican prospects. Trump-backed JD Vance had 380,000 fewer votes than Ohio Governor ... -
Ethics Complaint Filed Against Texas Democratic Party Partner Over Corporate Donations
Austin, TX, 1 min ago — The political action committee with which the Texas Democratic Party (TDP) partnered for its “voter protection” efforts this year funneled ... -
Texas lawmakers target property taxes, illegal voting and trans people
Texas Republicans have targeted transgender people repeatedly in recent sessions. Already, there is a flurry of bills aimed at affirming health care. House Bill 42, filed ... -
Congress faces leaders in Flux, big post-election to-do list
By LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is returning to an extremely volatile post-election landscape, with House control still undecided, a ... -
Republicans really have a lot to celebrate
Comment this story Comment On election night, many Republicans bypassed champagne for brown-colored alcohol, and they still feel surly days later. But they shouldn’t wallow in ... -
Democrat Mihaela Plesa wins Purple Collin County seat in Texas, beating Republican Jamee Jolly
Austin, TX, 23 seconds ago — Democrat Mihaela Plesa beat Republican Jamee Jolly in one of Texas House’s few purple districts this cycle. Collin County’s House ... -
US judge in Texas strikes down Biden’s loan forgiveness plan
President Joe Biden speaks about student debt relief at Delaware State University, Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Dover, Del. A U.S. judge in Texas on Thursday, ... -
The Democrats’ midterm elections in Michigan and other state legislatures, explained
Contests for control of state legislatures were even bigger than usual this midterm cycle, with abortion rights and election security policy on the line. Although Republicans ... -
Valley News – Republicans hold 4-1 majority in Executive Council despite challenge from Democrats
Editor’s Note: This story was first published on New Hampshire Bulletin. A unified and well-funded campaign by Democrats to claim the five Executive Council seats failed ... -
The Democrats’ dream of overthrowing Texas turns into a recurring nightmare
In 2008 Barack Obama lost the state of Texas in his first presidential bid by 946,584 votes, with 43.8 percent of the vote. On Tuesday, Democrat ... -
Community Foundation, Youth Services Grants | Daily Democrat
The Keokuk Area Community Foundation (KACF) Board of Directors and Lee County Youth Services, Inc. are pleased to announce grants to 25 tri-state 501©(3) exempt nonprofit ... -
What if the Republicans take Congress? Probes, maybe an indictment
The midterm elections will determine control of Congress and with it the fate of President Joe Biden’s agenda. Democrats are unlikely to retain control of the ... -
Republicans are determined to restore America
JThe Democrats’ one-party rule disappointed the public. Record inflation is crushing families and seniors, violent crime is ravaging our streets, illicit fentanyl is killing our children, ... -
Why Democrats Have Blue State Blues
If Republicans have a good night on Tuesday and win a large majority in the House of Representatives, their gains won’t necessarily come from swing districts ... -
Congressional District 28 Election Results, Henry Cuellar vs. Cassy Garcia, for Texas Midterms November 8, 2022
Early voting results will be released at 7 p.m. CST on November 8, 2022. Election Day votes will arrive later that night. Get more election results ... -
GOP Nevada Senate candidate Adam Laxalt falsely claims Biden ‘dismantled border security’
Nevada Republican Senate candidate Adam Laxalt has launched an announcement saying he will stand up to President Joe Biden and Democrats to “secure our border.” The ... -
Here’s how NY’s latest bond deed, passed under a Republican, impacted the Adirondacks
November 03, 2022 — New York voters will decide whether the state should spend $4.2 billion on climate change mitigation and other environmental projects. It is ... -
Beto O’Rourke outperforms Texas Governor Greg Abbott again
Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to date with the most essential news from Texas. Beto O’Rourke outperformed Governor Greg ... -
GOP push to monitor voting in Texas’ Harris County sparks outcry
Comment this story Comment HOUSTON — With Election Day a week away, a confrontation is emerging between state and local leaders here over how to protect ... -
Oil companies back moderate California Democrats in election
Oil companies are spending big on California legislative candidates in the final weeks of the fall campaign, especially the moderate Democrats they hope will be friendly ... -
Live Updates: Kemp-Abrams debates Georgia gubernatorial race
Crime has been a major issue in many midterm races across the country and it quickly became a flashpoint between Gov. Brian Kemp and his Democratic ... -
Razorbacks routed through Texas on display
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas led wire to wire in Saturday’s highly anticipated preseason showdown against No. 10 Arkansas at the Moody Center. The No.12 Longhorns, trailing ... -
Opinion: Why My Pillow Guy is a central figure in the rise of right-wing extremism
Editor’s note: CNN political analyst Julian Zelizer is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University. He is the author and editor of 24 ... -
Social security in danger? White House says GOP will cut funding – what are they referring to?
zimmytws/Getty Images/iStockphoto With the 2022 midterm elections less than two weeks away and most polls showing Republicans strongly favored to regain control of the U.S. House, ... -
Cruz blasts Democrats as he bows for Ogles
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz lambasted Democratic leadership on inflation, crime and foreign policy on Wednesday as he urged voters in Tennessee to ... -
Oil companies help fund Republican buyout plans
If Republicans win a majority in the House or Senate in next month’s midterm elections, they will have the oil and natural gas industry to thank, ... -
Texas Republicans in close races open to exceptions to abortion ban
Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to date with the most essential news from Texas. If you or someone you ... -
Grassley, Fischer and Republican colleagues seek answers on foreseeable infant formula shortages, call for GAO study
BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA — Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, joined Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and eight other Republican senators in ... -
Val Demings says it’s harder to be a politician than a police officer
Democrats The Florida Senate candidate Dem has focused her campaign on her ex-cop status Collin Anderson • October 24, 2022 3:10 p.m. It’s a lot harder ... -
Expect strong performance from Republicans, polls show
Texas: The Problem Is: Breaking the Midterm Elections Rice University political analyst and pollster Mark Jones answered questions about what he expects from this year’s midterm ... -
Rohnert Park’s first homeless housing site opens Monday
Rohnert Park will welcome the first residents of its new $15 million homeless housing site on Monday. The 60-unit project on Labath Avenue is Rohnert Park’s ... -
Matt DePerno and Shane Hernandez rally Lenawee County Republicans
ADRIAN — Republican candidates for state attorney general and lieutenant governor stopped by Adrian on Friday to rally supporters with less than three weeks to go ... -
Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke makes final move in Amarillo
Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke returned to Amarillo Thursday night for a “vote rally” at the Four Points Sheraton in Amarillo. A crowd of around ... -
Senator Bernie Sanders to visit Texas in midterm blitz
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders will travel to Texas next week as part of a multi-state blitz ahead of the November 8 midterm elections, campaign officials announced ... -
White House eyes GOP divisions over Ukraine war funding with suspicion
The murky picture of a divided GOP presents a clear challenge for President Joe Biden: Should his administration try to funnel more aid to Ukraine into ... -
Democrats who overthrew Congress in 2018 face hurdles in 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) — Moments after flipping a longstanding Republican congressional seat in 2018, Iowa Democrat Cindy Axne said “Washington doesn’t have our backs and we deserve ... -
Republicans to skip special meeting of Hidalgo commissioners
Over the weekend, Judge Lina Hidalgo called a special meeting of the Harris County Court of Commissioners to be convened Monday afternoon in a stated effort ... -
House Democrats fall further behind on GOP funding as election nears: report
Democratic House candidates in competitive precincts are falling behind their GOP rivals in fundraising battles heading into the midterms, forcing the party to make tough decisions ... -
Texas Democratic Party releases discussion sheets on 2022 statewide issues and candidates – Texas Democratic Party
“Texas Democrats are incredibly lucky to have the most exciting and dynamic slate of candidates of a generation statewide – but too many people don’t know ... -
Letters to the Editor – GOP Candidate No-Shows, Voting, Immigration, Gas Production
The League of Women Voters is rejected The Richardson League of Women Voters has scheduled forums for November election candidates for Texas House Districts 102 (incumbent ... -
Ohio Dems press party to invest in high-stakes Senate seat
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Democrats across Ohio are asking for help in the state Senate contest, fearing they could lose a winnable election unless national party ... -
Elizabeth Riley argues for 87th Assembly District against James Edming
Democrat Elizabeth Riley will seek to unseat incumbent President James W. Edming, a Republican, for Wisconsin’s 87th Assembly District seat in the Nov. 8 election. Edming ... -
Sean Patrick Maloney flaunts his visit to Hollywood’s most exclusive private club
Democrats A Democratic congressman from New York blasted Democrats for appearing ‘elitist’ and ‘out of touch’ Collin Anderson • October 13, 2022 5:00 a.m. New York ... -
2022 midterm elections: Republicans and Democrats vie for control of the House and Senate
Democratic nominee in key House race uses doctored photo to make female opponent look more aggressive in ad A recent ad focused on school safety and ... -
Border chaos ‘rips Laredo apart’, area turns red
Last week, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz visited Laredo as part of a conservative PAC group tour calling on voters to get out and vote for their ... -
Seven governor races to watch in November
While much of the attention this midterm season is directed at who will control the House and Senate, Republicans and Democrats are also eyeing three dozen ... -
These Florida Republicans demanded funding for Hurricane Ian after opposing disaster relief
A handful of Florida lawmakers have called for emergency funding in the wake of Hurricane Ian, but last month opposed legislation providing billions of dollars in ... -
Democrat Mike Collier targets GOP voters in Dan Patrick rematch
Democrat Mike Collier entered the 2018 race for Texas lieutenant governor with low profile, little campaign money and the baggage of a 20-point loss in the ... -
Analysis: Biden’s marijuana move could change lives – and impact midterms
CNN — By granting clemency for federal marijuana possession convictions, President Joe Biden is taking a historic step that is expected to be wildly popular and ... -
Florida Democrats slam Marco Rubio for missing vote that included disaster relief funds
A day after Hurricane Ian devastated parts of Southwest Florida, Republican Florida Senator Marco Rubio visited Lee Countythe center of the destruction caused by the storm. ... -
State Senate District 21: Orenschall faces challenge from April Larsen
A Republican challenger running for the state Senate hopes to see more accountability and less spending from the Legislature. April Larsen is running for State Senate ... -
GOP House candidate Monica De La Cruz says Democrats and media don’t understand South Texas Hispanic community
Texas House candidate Monica De La Cruz doesn’t believe Democrats and their allies in the mainstream media understand South Texas’ Hispanic community. “We’re not complicated people ... -
House takes the first big step to limit the power of big tech
One of the first skirmishes in the fight against Big Tech happened last week in the House of Representatives. The topic wasn’t technology per se, it ... -
The Democrats’ dilemma: how to get the Jan. 6 recommendations through Congress
House Democratic leaders will face strong political pressure – and a lack of time – to vote this year on election reform recommendations soon to arrive ... -
Uvalde shooting and border only dominate Texas governor’s debate
EDINBURGH, Texas (AP) — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday night that Texas would send busloads of migrants who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border to more cities ... -
Why are other Republicans in Texas afraid to oppose Ken Paxton?
OPINION AND COMMENT Editorials and other opinion content offer viewpoints on issues important to our community and are independent of the work of our newsroom reporters. ... -
Governor JB Pritzker gives millions to Democrats, including Alexi Giannoulias
Governor JB Pritzker has contributed $1 million to Democratic nominee for Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ campaign, even though Pritzker backed Giannoulias’ opponent in the primary ... -
“What is health?” from KHN: on government spending, Congress decides not to decide
Don’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on Acast. You can also listen to Spotify, Apple podcast, embroiderer, Pocket castsor wherever you listen to ... -
House Democrats introduce bill barring lawmakers and their families from stock trading
Find out what clicks on FoxBusiness.com House Democrats on Tuesday introduced a bill that would bar federal officials from trading stocks in a bid to reduce ... -
Government funding bill is introduced as Congress races to avoid an October 1 shutdown
Samuel Corum by 09.27.22 10:17 a.m. Senate Democratic leaders unveiled interim government funding invoice overnight, just days before federal agencies ran out of money on Friday. ... -
Abbott widens lead over O’Rourke in Texas gubernatorial race
(The Hill) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has widened his lead to 9 percentage points over his Democratic challenger, Beto O’Rourke, according to a new ... -
Texas Abortion Law: Lawmakers Signal Openness to Rape or Incest Exceptions
Key Texas Republicans are now signaling their openness to giving victims of rape or incest access to abortion. Driving the news: At the Texas Tribune’s TribFest ... -
Coverage of Queen’s death led to lower funding for Democrats, New York Times says
“When something takes politics out of the news, especially when it’s such a big deal with pageantry, Harry and Meghan and how the new king introduces ... -
US House GOP lays out platform to take control midterm
WASHINGTON — Republicans in the United States House gathered Friday at a warehouse in southwestern Pennsylvania to outline the legislation they would try to enact if ... -
Abortion is a ‘freedom’ issue for Biden and Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Joe Biden sees it, Roe’s upset against Wade wasn’t just about whether a woman has the right to get an abortion. ... -
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick plans to meet Monday in Paris
The Lamar County, Texas Republican Party is hosting a meeting with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Monday at 6:15 p.m. at the Love Civic Center Dan Patrick ... -
Advertisement slams Derek Schmidt’s record on school funding
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – In the Kansas gubernatorial race, there is a strong focus on issues of education and schools. Ads from both parties addressed the ... -
Eaton County District 7 candidates weigh in on systemic racism, COVID-19, economy, election security, gun violence
On this year’s ballot are candidates for the Eaton County Board of Commissioners (15 seats). If you don’t know which district you are voting in, visit ... -
SCOTUS ruling on abortion likely to have little impact in Texas | Don’t miss it
AUSTIN — National reports in conservative states reveal that people, and women in particular, are registering to vote in droves following the controversial June U.S. Supreme ... -
Republicans grill top bankers over China ties
By Lananh Nguyen, Saeed Azhar and Scott Murdoch WASHINGTON/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Top U.S. bankers on Wednesday came under pressure from lawmakers to take a tougher ... -
Schumer plans to file hull fence for interim funding bill
The vehicle for the CR had not been settled, but Schumer has options, including legislation passed by the House to cap cost-sharing for a month’s supply ... -
Republican gubernatorial candidate Kalus pledges to revamp RI education testing
PROVIDENCE — Republican gubernatorial candidate Ashley Kalus has vowed not to seek re-election in 2026 if statewide test scores do not improve to pre-pandemic levels, but ... -
Make sure you are registered to vote! — Democratic Party of Texas
AUSTIN, TX– After registering hundreds of thousands of Texans this year alone, Texas Democrats are urging voters today — the last national day of voter registration ... -
Live Updates: Russia’s War in Ukraine
Forensic technicians at the site of a mass grave on the outskirts of Izium on Sunday.(Photo by Juan Barreto/AFP/Getty Images) Other bodies, mostly civilians, including two ... -
Audit of school finances gains momentum with Nevada Democrats
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Push for a legislative audit of the Clark County School District (CCSD) is growing as Democratic support emerges ahead of the 2023 ... -
DeSantis stole my plan to ship migrants – Rolling Stone
In the last days, Donald Trump has privately expressed his anger at Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for sending planes of migrants to Martha’s Vineyard. Trump’s ... -
Blue State Officials Rally Around Green Investing Against GOP Pressure Campaign
DDemocratic officials and green finance advocates are mobilizing around environmental, social and governance investments to rebuke Republican officials who want to punish “woke” companies for their ... -
The end of the debate? Republicans draw the curtain on the political theater | american politics
Jhe extensive collections of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington contain two brown wooden chairs. Their backs bear labels explaining that they were used by John F ... -
Fight for Texas to be between rural and urban
Midland County Republican Women held their monthly meeting at the Petroleum Club on Thursday with guest speaker Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Patrick stopped in Midland on ... -
House GOP sheds light on fentanyl crisis, blames open border for rise in overdose deaths
House Republicans are shining the spotlight on the fentanyl crisis, which they say has been exacerbated by President Biden’s loose border policies. At a Capitol conference, ... -
Democrats propose foundation to boost digital equity efforts
Happy Thursday! If you or a legislator you know meet Apple CEO Tim Cook yesterday, you know where to find me: [email protected] Below: A California bill ... -
Likely vote on Louisiana draft caught in abortion debate
BATON ROUGE (AP) — As the political tussle over enforcement of Louisiana’s near-total abortion ban continues between Republicans on Capitol Hill and Democratic leaders in the ... -
Karoline Leavitt projected winner of fierce GOP congressional primary on New Hampshire battleground
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! HAMPTON, NH — The Associated Press projects Karoline Leavitt will win the Republican primary in New Hampshire’s First ... -
Why the Abortion Ban Shouldn’t Have Passed
CHARLESTON, West Virginia (WBOY) — The West Virginia House and Senate passed a bill that bans most abortions in the state, but not all lawmakers supported ... -
Officials celebrate nursing home grant | Local News
MONTICELLO — After Scott Porter submitted a grant proposal to U.S. Representative Rodney Davis’ office to help pay for a backup generator, he glanced at the ... -
Senate Democrats withdraw journalism and big tech revenue negotiation bill after committee passes Cruz amendment
Austin, TX, 2 hours ago — A bill to allow news organizations to negotiate content distribution rights with social media companies hit a snag last week ... -
Talk of Trump hovers over gubernatorial race | News, Sports, Jobs
ALBANY – He no longer holds public office and he no longer lives in New York. Yet former President Donald Trump is attracting a ... -
70 Pennsylvania school board members sign letter against Mastriano’s public education plan
PHILADELPHIA — Dozens of public school board members across the Commonwealth have signed an open letter to voters and families in Pennsylvania warning of the threat ... -
More help on the way for families in Uvalde as schools reopen
When school resumed in Uvalde last week, students entered a new reality – dozens of police officers standing guard outside, eight-foot fences surrounding buildings and security ... -
70 Pa. School Board Members Sign Letter Against Doug Mastriano’s Public Education Plan
Dozens of public school board members across the Commonwealth have signed an open letter to Pennsylvania voters and families warning of the threat they say Republican ... -
Oregon GOP candidate cleared of campaign money breach
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alek Skarlatos, a Republican candidate for Congress from Oregon, was cleared this week of violating campaign finance law, months after a Democratic-aligned group ... -
GOP opens community centers to woo Hispanic voters
Spanish-speaking volunteers ready to knock on doors, talk about family values, the economy and the rights of the unborn child LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (Border Report) ... -
Biden’s budget request is rejected by Republicans
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s request for more than $47 billion in emergency funding to help Ukraine fight COVID-19, monkeypox and natural disasters is meeting with ...
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