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#government-shutdown
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Senate Democrats face major dilemma: help GOP pass funding bill or trigger shutdown

Senate Democrats must decide whether to support a Republican funding bill to prevent a shutdown or risk being blamed for it.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Dems' bitter debate: Fight vs. fold

Division among Democrats over support for GOP-led funding bill highlights tensions between cautious and bold strategies.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 days ago
philosophy

Is a Government Shutdown Ethical?

Government shutdowns have severe financial and ethical implications for federal workers and the broader economy, exacerbated by partisan struggles.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Senate Democrats face major dilemma: help GOP pass funding bill or trigger shutdown

Senate Democrats must decide whether to support a Republican funding bill to prevent a shutdown or risk being blamed for it.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Dems' bitter debate: Fight vs. fold

Division among Democrats over support for GOP-led funding bill highlights tensions between cautious and bold strategies.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 days ago
philosophy

Is a Government Shutdown Ethical?

Government shutdowns have severe financial and ethical implications for federal workers and the broader economy, exacerbated by partisan struggles.
more#government-shutdown
#fox-news
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Sean Hannity and James Carville Exemplify How to Make Cable News Segments Great Again

The Hannity-Carville segment exemplified a rare civil political discourse, marked by mutual respect and policy-focused conversation.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days 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.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Sean Hannity and James Carville Exemplify How to Make Cable News Segments Great Again

The Hannity-Carville segment exemplified a rare civil political discourse, marked by mutual respect and policy-focused conversation.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days 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.
more#fox-news
#trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump vents fury about his criminal cases in extraordinary speech at DoJ

Trump's speech at the justice department marked a significant shift in the department's independence from political influence.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Democrat Al Green removed from Trump's Congress speech for heckling

Rep. Al Green was ejected from Congress for protesting Trump's speech, marking significant partisan tension.
Democrats are firmly against potential Medicaid cuts proposed by Trump.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week 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
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Conservative Columnist Drops The Hammer on Trump Politicizing LA Fires: This Is Not That Moment!'

Trump's reaction to California fires reflects a lack of unity and seriousness in leadership during a national crisis.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump vents fury about his criminal cases in extraordinary speech at DoJ

Trump's speech at the justice department marked a significant shift in the department's independence from political influence.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Democrat Al Green removed from Trump's Congress speech for heckling

Rep. Al Green was ejected from Congress for protesting Trump's speech, marking significant partisan tension.
Democrats are firmly against potential Medicaid cuts proposed by Trump.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week 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
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Conservative Columnist Drops The Hammer on Trump Politicizing LA Fires: This Is Not That Moment!'

Trump's reaction to California fires reflects a lack of unity and seriousness in leadership during a national crisis.
more#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

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

Voter concerns at town halls reflect anxiety about the economy, not just partisan affiliations.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago
SF food

Republicans Are Right About Soda

Public health policy debates around sugary drinks are increasingly polarized along partisan lines.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Senate Confirms Trump Loyalist Kash Patel to Lead the FBI

Kash Patel has been confirmed as FBI Director despite bipartisan opposition due to his political ties and stance on justice.
US politics
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director. California's Adam Schiff & Alex Padilla protest

Kash Patel's nomination as FBI director has sparked significant controversy and opposition among Democrats due to his past comments and conspiracies.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Live updates: Three of President Donald Trump's cabinet picks face Senate hearings

Confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet picks elicited intense scrutiny from Democratic senators, reflecting deep partisan divides.
Kash Patel vows to maintain the FBI's independence if confirmed as director.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Order to pause federal spending creates deep uncertainty for schools, nonprofits and companies.

Trump's order aims to eliminate federal spending on programs counter to his ideological beliefs.
The halt in funding has immediate practical implications for essential services across the country.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
US politics

Senate GOP pushes Trump budget framework through after marathon vote series

The Senate passed a framework bill boosting Trump's agenda, raising debt ceiling and making tax cuts permanent, primarily along party lines.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

GOP Blocks Federal Judge's Replacement So He Puts The Breaks On Retirement Plan

Judge Wynn's decision to rescind retirement reflects political tensions following Trump's 2024 election victory and the complex dynamics affecting judicial nominations.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Senate Confirms Trump Loyalist Kash Patel to Lead the FBI

Kash Patel has been confirmed as FBI Director despite bipartisan opposition due to his political ties and stance on justice.
US politics
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director. California's Adam Schiff & Alex Padilla protest

Kash Patel's nomination as FBI director has sparked significant controversy and opposition among Democrats due to his past comments and conspiracies.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Live updates: Three of President Donald Trump's cabinet picks face Senate hearings

Confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet picks elicited intense scrutiny from Democratic senators, reflecting deep partisan divides.
Kash Patel vows to maintain the FBI's independence if confirmed as director.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Order to pause federal spending creates deep uncertainty for schools, nonprofits and companies.

Trump's order aims to eliminate federal spending on programs counter to his ideological beliefs.
The halt in funding has immediate practical implications for essential services across the country.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Senate GOP pushes Trump budget framework through after marathon vote series

The Senate passed a framework bill boosting Trump's agenda, raising debt ceiling and making tax cuts permanent, primarily along party lines.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

GOP Blocks Federal Judge's Replacement So He Puts The Breaks On Retirement Plan

Judge Wynn's decision to rescind retirement reflects political tensions following Trump's 2024 election victory and the complex dynamics affecting judicial nominations.
more#trump-administration
#senate-confirmation
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Senate narrowly approves Trump loyalist Kash Patel to lead the FBI

Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI director raises concerns over his loyalty to Trump and potential politicization of the bureau.
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Conservative activist, election skeptic is now chief US civil rights enforcer

Harmeet Dhillon's controversial civil rights record raised concerns during her confirmation hearing for the U.S. Department of Justice.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Senate narrowly approves Trump loyalist Kash Patel to lead the FBI

Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI director raises concerns over his loyalty to Trump and potential politicization of the bureau.
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Conservative activist, election skeptic is now chief US civil rights enforcer

Harmeet Dhillon's controversial civil rights record raised concerns during her confirmation hearing for the U.S. Department of Justice.
more#senate-confirmation
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Bill Maher Slaps Back at Gavin Newsom for Calling Left Wing Democrats Toxic': You Were the Poster Boy for This Stuff!'

Gavin Newsom acknowledges the Democratic brand is seen as toxic and emphasizes the need for constructive dialogue with opposing views.
#legislation
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Democrats move to defend CHIPS following Trump's calls for its removal

Trump's criticism of the CHIPS Act underscores ongoing partisan divides regarding its effectiveness and funding.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

A Biden Veto Looms After the House Delayed a Bill to Add Judges

The Judges Act of 2024 aims to add judges to alleviate federal court backlog but faces partisan challenges post-Election Day.
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

This State Has Some of the Strictest Gun Control Laws in the Country

Gun control remains a deeply divisive issue in U.S. politics, with stark differences in opinion across party lines.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Democrats move to defend CHIPS following Trump's calls for its removal

Trump's criticism of the CHIPS Act underscores ongoing partisan divides regarding its effectiveness and funding.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

A Biden Veto Looms After the House Delayed a Bill to Add Judges

The Judges Act of 2024 aims to add judges to alleviate federal court backlog but faces partisan challenges post-Election Day.
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

This State Has Some of the Strictest Gun Control Laws in the Country

Gun control remains a deeply divisive issue in U.S. politics, with stark differences in opinion across party lines.
more#legislation
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Takeaways from Trump's address to Congress. And, China projects confidence in economy

Trump delivered a lengthy and partisan address to Congress, primarily appealing to his MAGA base while dismissing broader concerns about his controversial policies.
#environmental-policy
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Los Angeles Fires Expose the Problem With American Conservation Policy

Forest conservation practices are crucial to addressing the ongoing fires in California and require reevaluation due to climate change.
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago
California

US House committee asks whether California policies are to blame for wildfires

Federal disaster aid for California wildfires may be conditioned on state policy changes, highlighting a partisan divide over land management practices and disaster relief.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Los Angeles Fires Expose the Problem With American Conservation Policy

Forest conservation practices are crucial to addressing the ongoing fires in California and require reevaluation due to climate change.
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago
California

US House committee asks whether California policies are to blame for wildfires

Federal disaster aid for California wildfires may be conditioned on state policy changes, highlighting a partisan divide over land management practices and disaster relief.
more#environmental-policy
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Biden Tasked Me With Fighting Antisemitism. Here's What I've Found.

Antisemitism should not be viewed through a partisan lens; all forms of it must be condemned regardless of origin.
Left-wing politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Donald Trump Censored His Inaugural Speech. And Then He Said The Rest

Trump's second inaugural address signals an aggressive agenda, continuing many themes from his first term.
The speech lacked polish and suggested no meaningful constraints on his leadership.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Judge Cannon Tanks Her SCOTUS Dreams

Judge Aileen Cannon issued a significant order that deviates from her usual partisan alignments in the Trump documents case.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Court decision kills net neutrality in the US yet again

The fight for net neutrality has been negatively impacted by the 6th Circuit Court ruling, hindering FCC regulations once again.
Miscellaneous
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Kash Patel vs. J. Edgar Hoover

Trump's pick for the F.B.I. director risks severe politicization.
Kash Patel aims to exploit the F.B.I. for partisan advantage.
Hoover valued institutional independence, unlike today's political landscape.
fromPortlandTribune.com
5 months ago
Portland

Opinion: Trump's unusual labor secretary pick - Oregon's Chavez-DeRemer - could have an impact at home

Lori Chavez-DeRemer's appointment as labor secretary may significantly influence labor policy and Oregon's political landscape despite her recent electoral loss.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on defence spending: performative opposition obscures common ground | Editorial

Westminster's oppositional politics often disguise underlying consensus on critical issues, particularly national defense.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

I hate lying to her': US couples on voting against their partners' candidates

Partisan voting in relationships affected dynamics, with some couples experiencing significant tension due to differing political loyalties.
US Elections
fromemptywheel
6 months ago

What It Would Take to Charge Donald Trump with Inciting Insurrection - emptywheel

The second impeachment of Trump underscored the challenges of political accountability amidst deep partisan divides.
fromIntelligencer
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Christopher Rufo's Big Campaign

Christopher Rufo capitalizes on political absurdities to galvanize conservative activism, notably through campaigns against critical race theory and sensational media narratives.
fromWashington Post
7 months ago
DC food

In this 'Romeo and Juliet,' Republicans are fighting Democrats

The Folger Theatre's 'Romeo and Juliet' creatively reflects contemporary political divisiveness through a high-concept reinterpretation set in partisan Washington, D.C.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Johnson, House Speaker, Demands That Ukraine Fire Its U.S. Ambassador

Ukrainian officials are caught in U.S. partisan politics, with calls for their ambassador's dismissal over allegations of election interference.
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Chris Cuomo Tells Biden, Harris To Disown' Democrats Attacking His Trump Phone Call: Freaky Fringe Politics'

Cuomo condemned the politicization of Trump’s assassination attempts, highlighting the need for respect and empathy regardless of political beliefs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Georgia governor Brian Kemp weighs options on state election board problem

Georgia's election board actions face backlash amid allegations of partisanship and integrity concerns following changes tied to election denialism.
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