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fromAxios
20 hours ago

Senate GOP invokes "nuclear option" to confirm batches of Trump nominees

Senate Republicans changed rules by majority to allow en bloc voting of unlimited non-Cabinet, non-judicial nominees, prompting partisan criticism.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Trump seizes on Ukrainian refugee's brutal murder to justify campaign against Democratic cities

A brutal, apparently motive-less stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte commuter train sparked national outrage and partisan blame over crime and justice.
fromAxios
3 days ago

House Democrats post 2nd Epstein birthday book page referencing Trump

House Oversight Democrats/XHouse Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) in a statement accompanying the release of Epstein documents that the convicted sex offender's estate turned over to the panel criticized Democrats for "cherry-picking documents and politicizing" the information.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Letters: What private investor would put money into high-speed rail?

It's delusional in the extreme to think that investors, even in magical-thinking Silicon Valley, would be willing to put money into a project with absolutely no possibility of being profitable. Public projects are for public benefit, not profits. The central question respecting the high-speed rail now is whether, short of making all the money in the world available to build it, it can be built at all in the current century.
US politics
#gerrymandering
#redistricting
fromAxios
2 weeks ago
US politics

Vance says redistricting push is a way to make representation "a little bit more fair"

fromAxios
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump's redistricting war heats up as Texas, California feuds escalate

fromAxios
2 weeks ago
US politics

Vance says redistricting push is a way to make representation "a little bit more fair"

fromAxios
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump's redistricting war heats up as Texas, California feuds escalate

#california-redistricting
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

California Congressman Rails Against Newsom's Redistricting Push, Warns Governor Has Bitten off Far More Than He Can Chew'

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
California

Hikers Can Walk Among Grazing Cattle At New Coastal National Monument | KQED

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

California Congressman Rails Against Newsom's Redistricting Push, Warns Governor Has Bitten off Far More Than He Can Chew'

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
California

Hikers Can Walk Among Grazing Cattle At New Coastal National Monument | KQED

fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

'We're not playing games' - Trump joins National Guard troop in Washington DC as he offers stark message about crime

The Republican president is proudly promoting the work of roughly 2,000 National Guard troops in the city, loaned by allied governors from at least six Republican-led states. They're in place to confront what Trump describes as an out-of-control crime wave in the Democratic-run city, though violent crime in Washington, like dozens of cities led by Democrats, has been down significantly since a pandemic high.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The FBI Isn't an Arm of the Republican Party

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's involvement in tracking down missing Texas lawmakers raises concerns about its neutrality as a law enforcement agency, potentially acting as an instrument of Republican power.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Borenstein: In California, it's Democrats trying to undermine election integrity

The issue is not voter fraud claims but legislation that would hide from the ballot the cost to taxpayers of pricey local tax measures.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

I Believe That Was You, Sir': CNN's Keilar Brings Receipts To GOP Congressman

Rep. Tim Burchett questioned the Congressional Budget Office's estimates, labeling it as partisan and expressing uncertainty about his vote on President Trump's spending bill.
fromtime.com
2 months ago

History Shows us Why a Non-Partisan U.S. Military is Essential

Recent actions by the Trump Administration, including the deployment of troops and a military parade, threaten to politicize America's military and jeopardize civil-military relations. President Trump has publicly criticized Democratic politicians during a speech at Fort Bragg, urging an audience to boo his opponents, which creates an impression of the military serving partisan interests.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Briefing on Iran strikes leaves senators divided as Trump threatens new row

Democratic and Republican senators have vastly different interpretations of Trump's military action against Iran, highlighting partisan divisions in Congress.
US politics
fromABC7 New York
2 months ago

How US adults' views on same-sex marriage have changed since the Supreme Court's 2015 ruling

Support for same-sex marriage is increasingly polarized with a significant partisan divide evident today.
#supreme-court
SF politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Democrat Melanie Stansbury triggers Marjorie Taylor Greene into gavel-banging meltdown at House hearing-again

Democratic Rep. Melanie Stansbury highlighted procedural issues in a heated hearing, emphasizing the partisan divide over government efficiency reforms.
Rep. Stansbury's calm return to order contrasts with Greene's flustered defensive tactics.
SF politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Senator Alex Padilla Forcibly Removed From Kristi Noem Event in L.A., Slammed to Ground and Handcuffed

Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a press conference after trying to question Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about immigration enforcement.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Will Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Kill the Filibuster?

The filibuster is facing significant challenges, signaling its potential decline due to strategic legislative maneuvers and partisan conflicts.
SF politics
fromKqed
3 months ago

California's Members of Congress Vote Along Party Lines on House Budget Bill | KQED

The House narrowly passed a budget plan that significantly affects Medicaid funding in California.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Very Bad News': Conservative Legal Scholar Slams Trump Considering His Ex-Lawyer to be a Federal Judge

Trump may be considering Emil Bove for a judgeship, prompting concerns over his alleged partisan ties.
Concerns arise over potential partisan influence in judicial appointments.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Jeanine Pirro's Qualifications Are Not the Problem

Donald Trump has faced criticism for choosing ... unqualified partisan hacks, yet Jeanine Pirro’s appointment stands out as she combines partisan loyalty with actual prosecutorial experience.
NYC politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

America Needs More Judges Like Judge Myers

When judges act as partisan hacks, it is important to condemn their conduct. Just as important is lauding the Republican judges who stand up against election subversion.
US Elections
fromA Philosopher's Blog
4 months ago

Is a Government Shutdown Ethical?

As federal workers face unpaid furloughs, many are pushed into financial distress, relying on food banks and other aid during government shutdowns.
philosophy
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Fox's Hottest New Columnists? Democratic Lawmakers

Democratic lawmakers are engaging with Fox News to reach wider audiences and address economic issues, defying traditional partisan boundaries.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

A weird partisan pattern of trust in the Fed

Trust in the Federal Reserve is influenced by the political party in power, complicating the narrative of its independence.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

You Don't Know That!' Scott Jennings Throws Down With CNN Colleagues Over Whether Angry Town Hall Attendees Are Unhinged Boomer' Dems

I guess it depends on what you want your how you want to spend your nights, getting yelled at by unhinged boomer Democrats.
US politics
US politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Jamie Raskin sinks to new low by vowing vengeance on foreign leaders who work with Team Trump

Rep. Jamie Raskin threatens foreign leaders aiding Trump, prioritizing partisanship over diplomacy and highlighting tensions in U.S. foreign relations.
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