US, ACLU divide on how to reunify separated families
The Trump administration and the America... . President Donald Trump arrives at a rally, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes Barre, Pa.
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Man accused of threats to Congress, including GOP’s Scalise Source: AP
A western New York man accused of leaving threatening voicemails for two members of Congress has been arrested. No. 3 House Republican leader Steve Scalise, still recovering from a grievous 2017 gunshot wound, was one of the threatened lawmakers, an aide to the Louisiana congressman said Thursday.
Is it a problem when voters think the election will be rigged?
President Donald Trump's advisers are starting to evidence anxiety about the Russians efforts to interfere with the upcoming election. At the National Cybersecurity Summit on Tuesday, Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen told the audience, "Two years ago, a foreign power launched a brazen, multi-faceted influence campaign .
Who’s running for Kansas governor? An up-to-date guide
The 2018 campaign for Kansas governor has produced a large field of candidates - from elected officials, businessmen and even high schoolers. The race for the Republican and Democratic nominations feature some of the top figures in both parties, as well as those who have been off the political scene for years.
President Trump tweets, then deletes, wrong date in ‘get out and …
President Trump mistakenly urged Ohio voters to "get out and vote" for Republican Rep. Steve Stivers on Aug. 7. But Stivers is not ballot next week. President Trump tweets, then deletes, wrong date in 'get out and vote' message for Ohio GOP candidate President Trump mistakenly urged Ohio voters to "get out and vote" for Republican Rep. Steve Stivers on Aug. 7. But Stivers is not ballot next week.
The GOP Is Preparing to Ram Kavanaugh Down Our Throats
I am going to quote this Politico piece on the Republicans' plan to ram Brett Kavanaugh down our throats at length because I think condensing it would lessen the impact. Senate Republicans are pressing ahead on confirming Brett Kavanaugh before the midterm elections even after National Archives said Thursday that it can't meet the GOP's request for records until the end of October, days before the midterm elections.
Bob Corker on Donald Trump’s tweets: ‘Is anybody even paying attention anymore?’
Republican Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee said Wednesday that "nobody" pays attention to President Trump 's tweets anymore because of how often they contradict each other. The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee brushed off Mr. Trump 's tweet calling for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to end special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, The Hill reported .
Kentucky to get more than $158 million in military spending
The John S. McCain 2019 National Defense Authorization Act authorizes $716 billion in federal spending. U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell's office said it contains money for several projects in Kentucky.
Senators unveil bill to stop visas, bring criminal charges for Russian election meddling
Senators announced legislation Thursday to impose a new set of sanctions on Russia, seeking to warn Moscow against future meddling while also reassuring European allies of American support, notwithstanding President Trump's unpredictable approach to them. The bill harnesses economic sanctions, U.S. immigration law, federal prosecutors and international treaties to try to pressure Russian leaders into a more cooperative stance on the world stage.
Nevada GOP senator’s health care views heat up tough race
Nevada Republican Sen. Dean Heller's sliding positions last year on a long-held GOP promise to repeal Obamacare are providing plenty of fodder for Democrats and activists hoping to stymie his re-election. Heller, considered the most vulnerable incumbent GOP senator, opposed measures to dismantle former President Barack Obama's health care law before backing other versions that failed.
Michigan U.S. House races to watch in August primary
Michigan's primary election day is fast approaching - voters have two weeks to decide who they plan to vote for in the primary. In addition to statewide positions up for grabs like the governor's seat and the U.S. Senate, Michigan voters will also be choosing who advances to the general election in their U.S. House districts.
Oklahoma senator seeks more information on family reunification process
A bipartisan group of senators is demanding twice-monthly updates on family reunification from the Trump administration, according to a copy of a letter shared Wednesday with CNN. The letter was led by Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware and Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma and signed by 14 total lawmakers from both parties.
Trump urges attorney general to end Russia probe a right nowa
U.S. President Donald Trump appealed to Attorney General Jeff Sessions to end an investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 election, drawing a rebuke from his fellow Republicans in Congress who said the probe must go on. It was Trump's most direct call for his top U.S. law enforcement officer to shut down Special Counsel Robert Mueller's criminal investigation and Democrats promptly accused the president of trying to obstruct justice.
Trump takes on Charles Koch for defending a foreign workersa
President Trump on Thursday called Charles Koch's tariff criticism "ridiculous" for defending foreign workers, and Mr. Trump suggested the conservative donor hasn't backed that many politicians. Charles Koch of Koch Brothers, who claims to be giving away millions of dollars to politicians even though I know very few who have seen this , now makes the ridiculous statement that what President Trump is doing is unfair to "foreign workers."
Blackburn, Bredesen lead candidates vying for Tennessee Senate seat
The race to replace outgoing Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker is on, and Thursday's primary elections will solidify which two candidates will face each other in November. Rep. Marsha Blackburn leads the GOP field vying for the seat being vacated by retiring Corker, also a Republican.
Sente Votes To Begin Farm Bill Conference, Names Conferees
SENTE VOTES TO BEGIN FARM BILL CONFERENCE, NAMES CONFEREES Aug. 2, 2018 Source: U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry news release U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., are pleased the Senate has voted to move forward with the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee. The Senators also applauded the announcement of the Senators who will serve on the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee.
Trump tariffs sting farmers, businesses from sea to shining sea
Here's a round-up of some of the complaints about Donald Trump's tariffs heard on Capitol Hill in recent weeks This story is published in a content partnership with POLITICO. It was originally reported by Doug Palmer on politico.com on August 1, 2018.
With scant record, Supreme Court nominee elusive on abortion
Kavanaugh's record suggests he would vote to support abortion restrictions if he... Twice in the past year, Brett Kavanaugh offered glimpses of his position on abortion that strongly suggest he would vote to support restrictions if confirmed to the Supreme Court. One was in a dissent in the case of a 17-year-old migrant seeking to terminate her pregnancy.
Bill allowing more sea lions to be killed clears key hurdle
A bill that would make it easier to kill sea lions that gobble endangered salmon in the Columbia River has cleared a key committee in the U.S. Senate. The measure allows the federal government to issue permits to Washington, Idaho and Oregon, and several Pacific Northwest tribes, allowing up to 100 sea lions to be killed a year.
3D-printed guns might be inevitable. But are they a practical weapon…
If gun rights activist Cody Wilson gets his way in his legal battle, soon anybody including convicted felons and the mentally ill with a few raw materials and access to an industrial 3D printer could build a plastic firearm, gun control advocates say. Tech experts and stakeholders in the gun control debate are divided on whether the emergence of 3D-printed plastic guns presents an immediate safety threat to U.S communities.