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Reviews | Eric Swalwell has taken the GOP to task for its gun nonsense. Democrats should follow suit.
Placeholder while loading article actions Almost as infuriating as the Republicans’ refusal to allow any reasonable gun legislation, it is their ludicrous arguments that ... -
Texas donors to GOP and Governor Abbott sign letter supporting gun control measures
Conservatives and Republican donors in Texas have signed an open letter calling on Congress to take action to support tougher gun control measures after ... -
Texas’ Louie Gohmert defends gun rights in emotional outburst
WASHINGTON — In a moving monologue during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on gun reform Thursday, Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert pushed back against criticism ... -
Democrats’ deluge of gun control plans drowns bipartisan negotiations in the Senate
A flood of gun control proposals has swamped Congress in response to a terrifying series of mass shootings, but lawmakers say the growing pile ... -
How will the Texas school shooting affect the Utah Senate race? |Notice
Memorial Day marked the official start of the summer election season. The stormy weather we experienced last week reflects the current turbulent politics. We ... -
Addressing the results of public education funding in schools in the region
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) — An area lawmaker reveals concerning statistics at a forum in Loves Park Thursday about the academic performance of students in ... -
Americans identifying as ‘pro-choice’ near record high: Gallup
More than half of Americans identify as “pro-choice” on abortion rights, nearly matching the record of who identified as such in 1995, according to ... -
Joshua Blank: Texas Republicans could lead gun control | Columnists
JOSHUA BLANK Texas Prospects In poll after poll over the past seven years, many Republican voters in Texas, in most cases a majority, have ... -
Abortion and guns can wake a sleeping giant for Democrats | Robert Reich
JTwo of the most basic human aspirations are to make one’s own decisions about whether or when to have a child, free from government ... -
US Representative Tim Ryan visits the Hannibal Power Plant | News, Sports, Jobs
HANNIBAL — U.S. Congressman Tim Ryan of Ohio stopped at Hannibal on Tuesday to meet with officials and tour the ... -
Reviews | The Pentagon funds the same gunsmiths Democrats want to regulate
In response to May 24 mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, which left 19 children and two adults dead, President Biden called ... -
Here’s who’s running for Illinois’ U.S. Senate seat – NBC Chicago
For the second consecutive election cycle, one of Illinois’ seats in the United States Senate is contested, and the Democratic incumbent is seeking to ... -
Texas Republicans v. Business community: on access to abortion
Texas Republicans have long boasted that their pro-business policies are the cornerstone of the state’s booming economy. But recently, a war appears to be ... -
Texas Senate Democrats call for special session for gun control laws
Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers informed about Texas’ most essential news. The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus is urging ... -
Funding to rebuild businesses in riot-damaged Twin Cities is at a turning point
Insurance claims have been paid. Pandemic relief dollars have dried up. Online fundraising has declined. Many businesses damaged or destroyed in the riots after ... -
Republicans heading to NRA convention in Houston slam hypocrisy of blaming Democrats for politicizing mass shootings
The NRA is the highly politicized body that spent decades radicalizing the GOP on guns and repealing moderate gun laws, resulting in a torrent ... -
Republican governor of Texas accustomed to crises
The school shooting in Uvalde was not the first gun tragedy that Texas Governor Greg Abbott has faced. The Republican lawmaker has overseen six ... -
Senators debate Red Flag Act grants after Texas shooting
“We have no illusions that it will be easy. We have been burned in the past when Republicans promised to debate only for them ... -
Senate Republicans will continue to fight for meaningful tax relief and support for law enforcement
Friends and neighbors, We are all aware of rising rates of inflation, rising crime rates in our communities, and the effects of the COVID-19 ... -
Progressives vent anger at Democratic leaders over Texas runoff
Progressives are venting their anger at the Democratic establishment following the hotly contested runoff between Jessica Cisneros and incumbent Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), leading ... -
Republicans have a new response to school shootings: ‘harden those targets’
Following the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, a number of Republicans have suggested that the best way to prevent such tragedies from ... -
Primary Election 2022: US Senate from Nevada – Democrats
Contestant Stephanie Kasheta did not respond to several entry emails.Catherine Cortez MastoOccupation: US SenatorAge: 58 years oldContact information:[email protected] Catherine Cortez Masto Service register:During my ... -
Arizona ranks 48th in school spending, despite posting $5.3 billion surplus
Opinion: Arizona again ranks 48th in public school spending. Meanwhile, the state is sitting on a budget surplus of $5.3 billion. Congratulations, Arizona. Despite ... -
Texas runoff tests Democratic divisions on abortion and immigration
Placeholder while loading article actions LAREDO, Texas — The final battle in the Democratic Party power struggle between centrists and liberals will be decided ... -
Seven years later, still no trial for Texas AG Ken Paxton
AUSTIN, Texas — Few people charged with felonies go seven years without ever being tried. One of them is Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. ... -
Winner and Loser of the Week in Politics in Florida – Week of 05.15.22
Republicans aren’t the only ones who think the president Joe Biden does a dirty job. After the events of the past few days, Democrats ... -
Arkansas attorney general hopefuls Griffin and Gibson say they would cut office’s ‘excessive’ ad spending
Two candidates for the attorney general’s office say they will review the office’s radio and television spending if elected. Lt. Governor Tim Griffin, who ... -
New York judge approves Congressional map, throwing Democrats into disarray
People fill out ballots during voting in the New York primary election at a polling station in the Brooklyn borough of New York, New ... -
Abortion bill leaked from Supreme Court raises fears about future of same-sex marriage and LGBTQ rights
Standing atop the Clingmans Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains, Mario Oranday waited for his partner, Andrew Baumgarten, to survey the endless tree-lined hills ... -
Alabama Democrats struggle to gain traction in 2022 election cycle
ALABAMA (WHNT) — For more than a decade, the Alabama Democratic Party has struggled to compete in statewide races while posting a steady decline ... -
Who voted for the baby formula bill in Congress
If I may have the audacity to speak for all, America’s infants would like to express how grateful they are to have played an ... -
Democratic race to replace Eddie Bernice Johnson in Congress heats up – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
With only five days to go until the second round of the primary election, the race for the US House District is getting increasingly ... -
Meet the two Republican candidates for Texas Lands Commissioner
Texas Republicans will decide next week who their nominee for Texas General Land Office commissioner will be: either Trump-endorsed nominee Dawn Buckingham or GOP ... -
House to vote on $28 million in emergency funding to address formula shortage
The bills, introduced by House Democrats, are expected to be approved by the Democratic-led chamber. Their fate is unclear, however, in the Senate, where ... -
The parties have turned against abortion, reshaping activism and our politics
Placeholder while loading article actions The debates of recent weeks have clearly laid bare the partisan divisions on abortion. Democrats have raged over the ... -
Ted Nugent Calls For Political Violence Against Democrats During His Texas Appearance
AUSTIN, TX (CelebrityAccess) – Ted Nugent turned heads at a Donald Trump rally in Austin on Saturday, urging ... -
Some Instagram and Facebook filters disabled in Texas lawsuit
TEXAS – If you missed some Instagram filters, there’s nothing wrong with your account. A lawsuit from Attorney General Ken Paxton explains why Texans ... -
Democrats must become as brave and just as abortion clinic escorts
Abortion escort volunteers line up outside the EMW Women’s Surgical Center in Louisville, Ky., the state’s only abortion clinic, in 2017. (Dylan Lovan/AP Photo) ... -
Mysterious Election Flyer Appears After Manassas Gov. Promotes Democratic Primary Election, GOP Ignores
On Saturday, May 21, voters will have the opportunity to nominate a Republican to run for Virginia’s 10th congressional district seat in November 2022. ... -
Lori Lightfoot’s book banning the tweet has been ridiculed amid rising crime and alleged Democratic hypocrisy
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chicago Democratic Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been slammed on Twitter for posting a photo of herself ... -
3 Things Republicans and Democrats Could Agree on When MN Legislative Session Ends – Twin Cities
The politically divided Minnesota Legislature has a week to resolve three important questions: what to do with a multi-billion budget surplus, how to improve ... -
Mitch McConnell leads Senate GOP delegation on surprise visit to Ukraine, meets with President Zelensky
Placeholder while loading article actions Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with a U.S. Senate delegation led by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in Kyiv ... -
We recommend Mike Collier in the Democratic runoff for Texas Lt. Governor
Mike Collier is eager to talk to Republicans about property taxes. But first, he must win the second ballot to represent the Democrats in ... -
Texas Supreme Court allows state to investigate parents of trans teens
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court on Friday granted the state permission to investigate parents of transgender youth for child abuse while ... -
Poll shows ‘undecided’ leads field of GOP governors, followed by Irvin, Bailey Capitolnewsillinois.com
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin speaks to reporters in Springfield in March at a campaign kick-off event. (Capitol News Illinois photo by ... -
San Antonio-area races to watch in the runoff of the 2022 primary election
The second round of the Texas primaries is nearly here, with early voting set to begin Monday for all Democratic and Republican contests in ... -
Democrats are funding the war in Ukraine at the expense of American workers
The landslide vote in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday night for nearly $40 billion in military and financial aid to Ukraine is ... -
Biden to speak out on inflation and try to turn the tide on Republicans
Police were called on Saturday to investigate an abortion rights activist message left in chalk on a sidewalk outside the Maine home of Senator ... -
Is gay marriage safe? – The Texas Observer
This piece was originally published by the Los Angeles Blade. While the shock of seeing a draft Supreme Court opinion overturned Roe vs. Wade ... -
Congress increases aid to Ukraine to $40 billion as Democrats delink Covid money
Happy Monday! Don’t watch what the stock market is doing. President Biden after visiting a Lockheed Martin arms factory in Troy, Alabama last week. ... -
3 Democrats join opposition to Department of Education charter school proposal
Three Senate Democrats have joined Republicans who are alarmed by the U.S. Department of Education’s plan to revamp the federal charter school program — ... -
Senator Cruz: Democrats ‘openly celebrate abortion as a wonderful thing’
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, argued Sunday that today’s Democrats “openly celebrate abortion as a wonderful thing” ... -
GOP hopes Nevada’s Laxalt will help win Senate control
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The man Republicans hope will be their 51st senator, returning them to power, recently took the stage at a raucous ... -
Conservatives mull government shutdown to scrap Biden’s ‘misinformation’ committee DHS
House Republicans are seeking to defund the Biden administration’s controversial Disinformation Governance Council, and conservative members are eager to threaten to shut it down ... -
News Roundup: Democrats Push Again for Abortion Care Funding, Hogan Appoints New Public Services Commissioner
The Maryland State House in Annapolis. Photo by Christopher Boswell, stock.adobe.com. Democratic lawmakers pushed again on Friday for the release of $3.5 million to ... -
Lands Commissioner candidate Jay Kleberg weighs in on Alamo redevelopment
Facing a runoff for the Democratic nomination for Texas lands commissioner, Jay Kleberg waded into the politically charged waters of the Alamo redevelopment plan, ... -
Log Cabin Republicans of Texas state chairman announces resignation
Marco Antonio Roberts announced his resignation as president of Log Cabin Republicans of Texas. In a letter to all LCR chapters in the state, ... -
HEALTH CARE BRIEFING: US purchased 700 million undistributed vaccines
The United States has purchased more than twice as many doses of Covid-19 vaccines in the past two years as were distributed domestically, according ... -
Crypto becomes a political player
Cryptocurrency is showing its growing power in national politics, with its own billionaires tipping the scales in major midterm contests – and operatives from ... -
Newsom: Democrats need a ‘counteroffensive’ in culture wars
California Governor Gavin Newsom poses with workers and volunteers Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at a Planned Parenthood office near downtown Los Angeles. Newsom on ... -
Democrats push for women to get free birth control promised by ACA
Placeholder while loading article actions Senate Democrats launched a new campaign on Tuesday to ensure women can get free birth control required by the ... -
GOP gubernatorial candidate Rinke touts ‘bold’ campaign plan to repeal state income tax – CBS Detroit
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke said Monday his “bold” proposal to eliminate Michigan’s personal income tax would help residents and ... -
California population plummets again amid second year of pandemic | Texas News
By ADAM BEAM, Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The nation’s most populous state is shrinking. California’s population has shrunk again in 2021 for ... -
Kansas is a Midwest abortion haven, but Republicans in the state are forcing the issue again
The Kansas Supreme Court has protected the right to abortion, but a GOP-led amendment on the ballot threatens the protection. Shutterstock As pregnant women ... -
Reynolds Private School Tuition Bill Delays Legislature | Government and politics
DES MOINES — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she won’t force state lawmakers to stay in session until the end of June while hoping ... -
Opinion: Fear is destroying the GOP from within
The simple answer: fear. Members of Congress who were too afraid to take a stand let fringe elements engage in destructive tactics that crippled ... -
Trevor Noah Slams Biden, Democrats, Media & GOP: Here’s Everything He Said
The annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner met for the first time since 2019 on Saturday night, and the first time with a sitting ... -
Law enforcement protests against loss of funding for Internet crimes against children
The law enforcement team that arrested a 24-year-old Sacramento County man suspected of using social media to entice children to perform sex acts on ... -
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt to decide on Texas-style abortion ban
Abortion law signed by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Sitt Governor Kevin Stitt has signed a bill to punish medical providers who perform abortions with up ... -
Sanders seeks to cut $10 billion funding proposal for NASA’s new moon lander
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks during a U.S. Senate Budget Committee hearing on U.S. President Joe Biden’s budget plan for fiscal year 2023, ... -
Trump just bullied the Wisconsin GOP into continuing his 2020 ‘audit’
Former President Donald Trump wraps up a campaign rally at Kenosha Regional Airport on November 02, 2020 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty ... -
Abbott’s approval on the rise amid turmoil over his border policy
In mid-April, as Governor Greg Abbott made headlines for a controversial plan to inspect commercial vehicles crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, his popularity in Bexar ... -
White House: Without funding, US could lose Covid-19 treatments
Washington — For much of the past two years, America has been on the front lines for Covid-19 vaccines and treatments. Now, as drugmakers ... -
White House calls for more funding for COVID treatments
By Zeke Miller | Associated Press WASHINGTON — For much of the past two years, America has been on the front lines for COVID-19 ... -
Many support Jackson’s court confirmation
WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans approve than disapprove of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the Supreme Court as the first black female justice, according ... -
Texas GOP lawmaker predicts GOP to win 40 seats in November | United States and world
Texas gOP Rep. Michael McCaul predicted Republicans would get 40 House seats in midterm elections. The leading member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee ... -
Mystery contestant shakes up Oregon House contest
When Oregon officially won a new U.S. House seat in the 10-year redistricting process last year, it sparked a stampede among ambitious politicians who ... -
PM promises big funding to secure NT
Central Australia and the Top End have been promised millions worth of investments to tackle crime and create jobs as part of the coalition’s ... -
Democrats launch ‘Free Weed’ site for marijuana legalization
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Alabama Democratic Party has launched a “Free Weed” website to support its efforts to legalize the recreational use of ... -
US Senator Cruz joins Laxalt in Nevada for Bash Cortez Masto | Nevada News
By KEN RITTER, Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas joined Adam Laxalt, a GOP nominee for the ... -
Historic Tribal Sovereignty Bill Falters as Sports Betting Advances
A long-running effort to restore sovereignty to Maine’s four native tribes appears to have ended after the Legislature’s budget drafting committee met on Friday, ... -
Texas GOP activist Steven Hotze charged with assault
Placeholder while loading article actions Steven Hotze was not there when a private detective allegedly held an air conditioning repairman at gunpoint shortly before ... -
Bring the Climate Change Lawsuits to Colorado
Colorado officials are failing to respond to climate change with the urgency the crisis demands. The least they can do is let the everyday ... -
U.S. immigration and border agencies face funding shortfall after public health order ends
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security expects to run out of money for border and immigration operations later this year after the ... -
Biden visits New Hampshire to highlight infrastructure law
Biden continued his outreach to his allies on Tuesday morning via a secure video conference from the White House as Russia declared on Tuesday ... -
Texas LGBTQ Republicans support blocking some medical treatment for transgender youth
AUSTIN — The group that represents LGBTQ conservatives in Texas backs a controversial state policy that targets medical care for transgender youth. Texas Log ... -
Democrats tout Biden proposal to tax billionaires
As this tax season draws to a close, several Democratic lawmakers are already looking ahead to next year and arguing in favor of President ... -
Who gives to Trump’s super PAC
Placeholder while loading article actions Hello, Early Birds. Today is the day: President Biden, Vice President Harris and their spouses will participate in the ... -
Beverly Powell of Texas must fight GOP gerrymandering
OPINION AND COMMENT Editorials and other opinion content provide insights into issues important to our community and are independent of the work of our ... -
The elusive politics of Elon Musk
Mr Musk objected when politicians tried to characterize his views as in line with theirs, insisting he would rather leave politics to others, despite ... -
How Much Did Missouri Senate Candidates Rake in 2022?
Trudy Busch Valentine announced her candidacy for the Democratic primary for the United States Senate in Missouri on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Screenshot from ... -
Kansas GOP ties new school funds to ‘choice’, other policies
Kansas State Sense. Molly Baumgardner, left, R-Louisburg; Renee Erickson, center, R-Wichita, and Dinah Sykes, right, D-Lenexa, talk during a break in negotiations with House ... -
Biden revives his blue-collar persona amid Democrats’ midterm fears
President Biden is reviving his blue-collar folksy persona to connect with rural voters and try to help congressional Democrats hold onto their narrow majorities ... -
Trump news today: Ex-president says impeachment of Barr ‘raises ratings’ as Truth Social faces further humiliation
Mitch McConnell explains why he will always support Donald Trump Donald Trump said he would not return to Twitter if his ban was lifted ... -
Democrats put rising rental rates at heart of Florida gubernatorial race – Political Cortadito
Agriculture Commissioner and gubernatorial candidate Fried Nikkithe only Democrat elected statewide, has grabbed hold of what some predict will be a corner issue in ... -
Brown is the 3rd Republican gubernatorial candidate to file petitions
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — State Police Capt. Mike Brown submitted nomination petitions to run for governor on Tuesday, saying he brings “trusted leadership” to ... -
Democrats rebel against super PAC leadership in costly Oregon primary
A million-dollar investment by Democratic House leadership in an Oregon primary has sparked a rift between the party establishment and the campaign arm of ... -
Biden news today: President to announce new gun regulations as Republicans ‘hold Covid fund hostage’
(Getty Images) President Joe Biden is expected to announce new gun regulations on Monday to limit so-called “ghost guns” — privately-made firearms without serial ... -
Beto O’Rourke touts education, jobs and health care to become Texas governor | News
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — With the tumult of last year’s winter storm in a holding pattern, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke is trying to ... -
Debates over Supreme Court confirmation and COVID funding show intensifying partisanship
WASHINGTON (AP) — A landmark confirmation from the Supreme Court that suffered a flawed process. The collapse of a bipartisan compromise for more pandemic ...
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