Jim Paloucek: Reject ‘us against them’ politics
On Nov. 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on the field of what turned out to be among the Civil War’s decisive battles. Lincoln noted that the
Who Will Win the Midterms? Republicans Are Reeling.
The party is putting up a costly defense of states and districts that President Trump won easily in 2024. And in places like Georgia, strategists wonder if it’s too late.
Jewish Leaders in Michigan Urge Support for El-Sayed’s Senate Bid
The public petition comes after other Michigan Jews registered their discontent with Abdul El-Sayed, the state’s Democratic Senate nominee.
Democrats Hope Voting Rights Decision Will Drive Black Turnout in South
Black Democratic candidates for governor, the Senate and the House are hoping that attacks on Black representation will bring out Black voters in November.
Trump’s Minnesota Surge Threatened Democracy, Judge Warns
In a rare interview, Patrick Schiltz, who served as the federal court’s chief judge last winter, called the administration’s actions “a grave threat to the rule of law.”
Paul Whelan helps craft bill to compensate Americans wrongly detained abroad
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Rep. Haley Stevens on Thursday announced a new bill meant to help Americans detained abroad when they return to the United States. For Paul Whelan, who was detained for more than five years in Russia, it is an announcement that has been years in the making. Whelan has spoken
Boozman Statement on Committee Passage of Farm Bill 2.0
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after leading committee
State Department Extends Visa Ban on Abbas, Other Palestinian Officials
The move would prevent Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of two governing Palestinian groups, from traveling to the United States next week for the United Nations General Assembly.
Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned judicial nominees during a
How 12 people you probably don’t know knocked down Donald Trump
The US president complained loudly about the Federal Reserve’s decision to lift interest rates. But in the end, he couldn’t stop it.