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Left-wing politics

Pro-Israel Billionaires Line Up Behind NC Republican Leading Campus Witch Hunt

House Committee on Education and the Workforce held hearings on antisemitism on college campuses

Criticism of Zionism equated with antisemitism despite diverse Jewish opinions on the issue [ more ]

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#joe-biden

Intelligencer

3 days ago

Left-wing politics

When Joe Biden Plays Pundit

Biden discusses GOP primary vote tallies to convey the challenges Trump faces within his own party. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Left-wing politics

Maybe Joe Biden is a lot better at this campaign thing than people think

Underestimating Biden's capabilities is a mistake.

Last-minute changes in political campaigns can lead to chaos. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US politics

Pritzker Is Among Democrats Making Case for Biden in Iowa

President Biden sent three top surrogates to Iowa to promote his agenda and criticize potential GOP opponents.

The surrogates focused on highlighting the risks of re-electing former President Trump and stressed the importance of the Biden campaign. [ more ]

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#donald-trump

www.mediaite.com

5 days ago

Left-wing politics

The View Panel Flames Nikki Haley For Betraying' Her Voters By Backing Trump Over Biden: She Just Buried Herself'

Former Gov. Nikki Haley faced criticism on The View for supporting Trump after condemning him earlier, with panelists questioning her credibility and consistency. [ more ]

Truthout

1 week ago

US Elections

Once "Never Trumpers," These GOP Stars Are Clamoring to Be Trump's VP

The GOP's vice presidential hopefuls are competing for Trump's favor amidst his trial, revealing their opportunism. [ more ]

Truthout

1 month ago

US Elections

Is Trump Tithing or Conning His Voters? Either Way, He Aims to Cover Legal Fees.

Trump is facing significant legal bills, with over $90 million spent so far, and is utilizing PACs to cover expenses. [ more ]

Intelligencer

1 month ago

Left-wing politics

The Never Trumper Listening to Trump Voters

Republicans alarmed by Trump's behavior tried but failed to take action against him. [ more ]

Truthout

Left-wing politics

Trump Is Turning the January 6 Coup Leaders Into Fascist Martyrs

Trump is veering into extremes with conspiracy theories and violent rhetoric.

Trump is dangerous when discussing the January 6 coup attempt. [ more ]

time.com

US Elections

Trump Is Mapping Out a More MAGA Senate

Donald Trump's endorsement holds significant power in determining GOP nominees.

Republican politicians are incentivized to embrace the MAGA creed to secure political success. [ more ]

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#biden-administration

www.nytimes.com

1 week ago

Left-wing politics

In Symbolic Vote, House Passes Bill to Force Biden to Reverse Israel Arms Pause

The House passed a bill rebuking Biden for pausing arms to Israel, highlighting divide over Israel's offensive; symbolic vote with GOP-led spotlight on Democratic divisions. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Left-wing politics

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Calls Out Jim Jordan Over Biden Probe

House GOP struggles with impeachment probes amid criticisms for lack of progress in investigations. [ more ]

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#republican-party

www.mediaite.com

1 week ago

US Elections

Ari Melber Plays Brutal Supercut of GOP Leaders Slamming Trump's Access Hollywood' Tape to Show His Takeover of the Party

Ari Melber calls out GOP hypocrisy in supporting Trump despite previous criticism. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US Elections

After South Carolina, Trump's March to the Nomination Quickens

Former President Donald J. Trump dominating the Republican nominating contest is leading to a coronation rather than a competition.

Despite concerns from some Republican opponents, Trump's grip on the Republican Party remains strong, shown through victories in early nominating contests and support from party officials. [ more ]

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1 month ago

Left-wing politics

Axios Publishes Brutal Report Suggesting Biden Trying to Hide Halting and Stiff Gait'

President Biden is adjusting his walking routine to Marine One to appear less stiff and halting, amid concerns about highlighting his age. [ more ]

Axios

Left-wing politics

Biden racks up massive margins in South Carolina show of force

Biden's victory in South Carolina's primary demonstrates his strength and support among Black voters.

Biden can use this victory to show a contrast between a united Democratic Party and a divided GOP. [ more ]

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#special-election

Sacramento Bee

California

Vince Fong, Mike Boudreaux head to May election to finish Kevin McCarthy's congressional term

Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux and Assemblyman Vince Fong will compete in a May 21 runoff for California's 20th Congressional District.

The winner of the special election will complete retired Rep. Kevin McCarthy's term, ending in January 2025. [ more ]

Documented

US politics

Immigration News Today: Four Migrants Have Not Been Arrested After Attacking NYPD Officers - Documented

GOP women's group launches new ad in New York special election

Hospitalized Texas Democrat Al Green rushed to Capitol for impeachment vote in scrubs, saving Mayorkas

42% of Americans feel that if the U.S. is too open on immigration [ more ]

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Advocate.com

LGBT

GOP lawmakers call for Alabama space camp employee to be fired, simply for being transgender

Transphobic backlash against a transgender Space Camp employee in Alabama sparked by a parent's Facebook post.

Notable GOP lawmakers like Sen. Tuberville and Rep. Strong expressed concerns about the transgender employee's role at Space Camp. [ more ]

Coindesk

Cryptocurrency

Donald Trump Sounds More Constructive on Bitcoin

The GOP standard bearer for the 2024 presidential election is not actively exploring Bitcoin or cryptocurrency adoption.

He expressed a preference for the dollar but acknowledged the increased interest in NFTs and their purchase using cryptocurrency. [ more ]

Axios

Left-wing politics

Biden's 2025 budget plan includes tax increases for corporations and the wealthy

Biden accuses GOP of favoring pharmaceutical companies

Biden to send budget to Congress with populist economic agenda [ more ]

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Marketing

GOP rebuttals to Biden's State of the Union focus on the border and immigration

The U.S.-Mexico border as a key topic in GOP rebuttals to President Biden's State of the Union address.

The GOP highlighted Biden's alleged role in creating a 'border crisis' and emphasized the impact of immigration policies on U.S. security. [ more ]

New York Post

Left-wing politics

Biden migrants proposal proves US border crisis could end tomorrow

Congressional GOP is considering a deal on border security and aid to Ukraine, with a major point of contention being the trigger point for expedited migrant removals.

Biden's administration has admitted that the law doesn't require treating the word 'asylum' as a magic 'open sesame' and that the border can be closed. [ more ]

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LGBTQ Nation

Left-wing politics

Pete Buttigieg leaves pro-Trump news anchor speechless with his defense of "simple fact"

Buttigieg stresses importance of highlighting positive aspects of government amidst negativity

Buttigieg criticizes GOP for focusing on political points instead of problem-solving [ more ]

Austin Monitor

Austin

Travis County DA Jose Garza maintains a commanding 30-plus-point lead over Jeremy Sylestine - Austin Monitor

José Garza leads by 30 points over opponent in the Democratic primary after early voting.

Sylestine outraised Garza by a significant amount, with the bulk of support from high-dollar GOP donors. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Steve Garvey has barely campaigned for Senate in California. He's surging anyway

Steve Garvey's unconventional Senate campaign is gaining traction without TV ads or public events.

His prominence as an ex-Dodgers player and shifts in Democratic primary dynamics contributed to his breakthrough. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

But Her Emails: How Trump Trained the GOP to Hate Rule of Law 1 - emptywheel

Trump's training of GOP to disregard rule of law detailed through Manafort's actions in Ukraine.

Manafort's efforts to create fake scandals and influence operations to help Yanukovych in Ukraine. [ more ]

Washington Post

Europe news

Putin, in rambling interview, barely lets Tucker Carlson get a word in

Putin uses interview with Tucker Carlson to push revisionist historical narrative and air grievances against the West

Carlson's perceived sympathy towards Putin and appeal to Trump's GOP may have been motivations for the interview [ more ]

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Europe news

Rubin: GOP godfathers defeat in a war that Ukraine could still win

GOP hawks are promoting a dangerous new Mideast war with Iran, while also pursuing a U.S. defeat in Ukraine's war with Russia.

Republicans are demanding Biden bomb Iran but are cutting off military aid for Ukraine, which will weaken Ukraine and potentially lead to Russian domination. [ more ]

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Europe news

Putin Throws Cold Water on Republican Talking Point About a Peace Deal in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin denies the possibility of reaching a peace agreement with Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

GOP support for Ukraine has waned since the invasion, with some Republicans questioning aid packages and suggesting a ceasefire. [ more ]

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Axios

US Elections

Trump activates Senate MAGA caucus to "make leadership sweat" on border deal

Trump's allies are trying to maximize public opposition to the border deal in order to test the loyalty of his endorsers and potentially break with GOP Senate leaders.

They already have 20 senators publicly opposing the bill, and are hopeful that all 31 senators who have endorsed Trump will come out against it. [ more ]

HuffPost

US politics

Mitt Romney: Some Trump Supporters Are 'Out Of Touch With Reality'

Mitt Romney criticizes Trump supporters' acceptance of his lies

Ron DeSantis warns that Trump's legal issues could harm GOP in the election [ more ]

Truthout

Left-wing politics

IRS Funding Targeted by GOP Has Allowed Agency to Recover $500M From the Rich

An infusion of funding for the IRS has allowed the agency to recover over half a billion dollars in unpaid taxes owed by wealthy individuals.

The Democrats' 2022 Inflation Reduction Act allocated additional funding for the IRS to go after wealthy tax cheats, leading to immediate impact and a call for continued funding. [ more ]

The American Conservative

Right-wing politics

The Des Moines Debate: No Surprises

DeSantis criticized the GOP's war wing on Ukraine policy

Neither candidate presented a plan for drawing down American troop deployments or addressing specific American interests in Taiwan or the Levant [ more ]

HuffPost

US news

Ex-GOP Lawmaker Sums Up Jim Jordan And His Allies In Just 4 Words

Former GOP lawmaker David Jolly calls out Republican hypocrisy on congressional subpoenas

GOP lawmakers faced little consequences for ignoring subpoenas during Jan. 6 investigation [ more ]

BuzzFeed

US politics

Nikki Haley Has 2 Or 3 Celebrity Supporters, And Here's Who They Are

Kid Rock's endorsement of Nikki Haley for the Republican primary

Kid Rock's previous comment about clearing the field and nominating Nikki Haley as the GOP candidate [ more ]

HuffPost

US news

Nikki Haley Says She'd 'Maybe' Consider Joining Forces With Ron DeSantis

Nikki Haley said she would consider Ron DeSantis as a running mate for her campaign.

DeSantis criticized Haley and questioned her convictions. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Letters: Chicago police officers should be more visible

Having police officers outside their vehicles on fixed posts creates a more visible police presence and allows for better interaction with the community.

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon's approach to climate change is seen as realistic and reasonable, with a focus on becoming carbon neutral and carbon-negative. [ more ]

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