Kamala Harris is wading into the midterms. Some Democrats want her to stay out.
The former vice president is one of the Democratic Party’s most prominent figures, but some Democrats think her brand is too toxic to help their campaigns.
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‘We flat have to win there’: Thune urges Trump to help Paxton in Texas Senate race
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is locked in a tight race with the Republican nominee.
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The Guardian
US House passes bill penalizing universities that participate in boycott of Israel
GOP-backed bill mandates institutions receiving federal funds not impose restrictions on programs related to IsraelThe US House of Representatives on Thursday passed a Republican-backed bill that would penalize universities that participate in boycotts of Israel, or attempt to prevent students from taking part in exchange programs with the country.The…
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The Intercept
The U.S. Has Killed 227 Civilians in Boat Strikes During “A Year of Murders”
“The boat strikes are, perhaps, the most stark testament to the lawlessness of the Trump administration.” The post The U.S. Has Killed 227 Civilians in Boat Strikes During “A Year of Murders” appeared first on The Intercept.
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Axios
The $1 Trump coins are here. Why spending them is legal but tricky
The U.S. Mint began selling $1 Trump coins Wednesday.Why it matters: The Trump coin sits in a rare middle ground: The Mint is promoting it as a collectible, but under federal law, it has a face value of $1 and can be used as real money.Driving the news: The U.S. Mint says the Trump coins are now "in circulation, so check your pocket change."The coins can…
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JD Vance’s mom goes into Mama Bear mode over El-Sayed’s personal insults – ‘I’d probably punch the guy’
Vice President J.D. Vance’s mom didn’t mince words when asked about Democrat Socialist Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Beverly Vance Akins was a guest on Tomi Lahren’s podcast,…
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Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted over the drive-by shooting of the rap superstar 30 years ago.
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3 of Trump Admin’s New Competition Show “Finalists” Are Military Contractors
The Trump administration’s “reality” competition shows have already raised eyebrows over biases.
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Washington Examiner
John Fetterman offers Abdul el Sayed $50,000 to do a rally with Hasan Piker on 9/11
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) is raising the stakes for Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul el Sayed, offering the Senate hopeful up to $100,000 if he hosts a rally about 9/11. “I’m offering $50,000 for you to do a rally with Hasan Piker on 9/11, the anniversary, and you can all explain to people why America…
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The Hill
Trump: ‘When are the Iranian people going to rise up and fight?’
President Trump on Tuesday questioned when the Iranian people would “rise up and fight,” as he dismissed the notion the U.S. was trying to pressure Tehran to renew negotiations as the war enters its seventh month. Trump noted that he “couldn’t care less” whether Iran signs an agreement with the U.S. or not. “I’m not…
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CBS News Spins El-Sayed’s 9/11 Tweets Into a Manufactured Anti-Muslim Scandal
Centrist Democrats opened the door for anti-Muslim attacks on their party’s nominee in Michigan — finding common cause with right-wing bigots. The post CBS News Spins El-Sayed’s 9/11 Tweets Into a Manufactured Anti-Muslim Scandal appeared first on The Intercept.
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There's Finally A Timeline For When Mitch McConnell Might Return To Senate
The 84-year-old former Senate majority leader hasn’t been seen in public since a fall in mid-June.
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Trump to take gifted Qatar jet to Ireland despite questions about its security
The president was moved to a separate aircraft during a July trip after officials learned of a possible Iranian threat, leaving questions about the plane’s defenses unansweredDonald Trump intends to use the Boeing jet gifted by Qatar for his trip to Ireland next week, marking the first time the aircraft will leave the US since concerns were raised over…
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Washington Examiner
On Wendell Berry: Limits in a limitless age
On Sunday afternoon, I was at a picnic with the other parents in our homeschool co-op. One new couple was almost comically typical of our beautiful little Catholic bubble: She had been a third-grade teacher at a classical Catholic school. He worked in the military-industrial complex. As toddlers toddled around us, our grade-school daughters walked…
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House Democrats block constitutional amendment to lock Supreme Court size at 9 justices
The Republican-led resolution, which requires two-thirds support in Congress, comes in response to increasing openness among Democrats to expand the court to 13 justices.
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How Troy Jackson Can Put Collins' Career On The Chopping Block
Democrats haven’t won a U.S. Senate seat in Maine since 1988 — but Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins isn’t out of the woods yet.
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Newsom, Schiff back Trump’s push for federal film tax credit
Two California Democrats, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Sen. Adam Schiff, supported President Trump’s call this week to introduce a federal tax incentive for film and TV production in the U.S. On Monday, the president urged lawmakers in a Truth Social post to pass legislation to help move production back to Hollywood after rising U.S. production…