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After profane repost slamming GOP, Trump heads to Texas-sized fundraiser
President Donald Trump jets to Texas on Thursday to shovel more campaign cash into the Republican Party’s massive midterms war chest — even if he has been critical of some GOP lawmakers and reluctant to spend on competitive races. Trump is slated to headline a big-dollar Republican National Committee fundraiser and stump for GOP Senate […]
Man arrested with guillotine near Capitol told officers it was ‘the real deal’
A man arrested near the Capitol with a 10-foot-tall guillotine in the bed of his truck was released Wednesday and charged with a misdemeanor. Philan Tam Duy Le was arrested by Capitol Police on Tuesday after initially being approached for being parked illegally in a permit-only parking spot near the Library of Congress. According to […]
Rating changes: Seven more House races shift toward Democrats
ANALYSIS — With two months to go before Election Day, Democrats continue to have the advantage in the fight for the House as Inside Elections shifts its race rating of seven more districts in the party’s favor. Some of the movement affects the current contours of the House battleground. The contest for California’s 21st District, […]
Kids law needed beyond Meta settlement, backers say
Meta’s massive proposed settlement over claims of social media harm doesn’t remove the need for legislation that would govern use of online platforms by children and teens, two leading lawmakers and advocacy groups said Wednesday. A group of 47 states with the District of Columbia and U.S. territories reached the settlement with the owner of […]
Kennedy Center’s future takes center stage amid demolition threat
Lawmakers are decrying the Trump administration’s threat to demolish the Kennedy Center if a federal judge doesn’t rule in favor of adding the president’s name and closing the building for two years for major renovations. It sets the stage for a high-stakes court hearing on Thursday as President Donald Trump continues his efforts to reshape […]
Trump support propels Darline Graham to victory in South Carolina runoff
South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham on Tuesday capitalized on the strong support of President Donald Trump to win the Republican primary runoff to replace her late brother, Lindsey Graham, on the November ballot. With more than 95 percent of votes in, Darline Graham was leading Rep. Ralph Norman, 52 percent to 48 percent, The Associated […]
The Roll Call and 535 deep dive on the affordability agenda
Roll Call Editor in Chief Jason Dick and 535 Political Analyst Susan Davis discuss congressional efforts to address affordability with CQ Roll Call Leadership Staff Writer Savannah Behrmann for the Roll Call/535 Policy Podcast Series. Show Notes:
Rep. McIver not immune from prosecution, appeals court says
A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that New Jersey Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver is not immune from prosecution over a tense incident that unfolded outside an immigration detention center last year. The three-judge panel declined to toss out assault charges against her, even as McIver argued her arrest interfered with her legislative duties. In a […]
Midterms looming, Trump contends prices are going down
President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered House Republicans a window into what’s on his mind just days before they return from an August break, painting an overly rosy picture of the economy and taking a new interest in federal beef regulations. Speaking to conservative commentator Glenn Beck, Trump repeated his message on still-high prices of […]
Senate ballot in Alaska will feature two Dan Sullivans
There will be two Dan Sullivans on the November ballot for Alaska’s Senate seat, a crucial contest that could determine which party controls the chamber next year. Long-shot contender Dan Sullivan, a retired teacher and a critic of President Donald Trump, finished third in last week’s all-party primary, with just 3,600 votes, according to The […]