House Democrat Won’t Support ‘Aloof, Frenetic, Misguided’ Pelosi
New York Rep. Brian Higgins said that he does not plan to support Rep. Nancy Pelosi for another term as leader of the Democrats in the House. "I will not support her.
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Despite whiners, top two again works as planned
It happens every two years during the spring primary election season: One major party or the other feels wronged by the top-two primary system Californians adopted in 2010 and whines for months about its plight. In 2016, the griping came from Republicans whose vote splintered in the primary run for the U.S. Senate and left the eventual November runoff field to two Democrats, Kamala Harris winning the seat previously held by three-termer Barbara Boxer.
More than 1 million workers, retirees at risk of losing pensions,…
The pension crisis that threatens the retirement savings of 1.5 million Americans also poses the risk of driving the U.S. economy into a tailspin, a panel of witnesses told a congressional panel. Witnesses from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and businesses, including UPS, told the Joint Select Committee on the Solvency of Multi-employer Pension Plans that should the estimated 150 to 200 multi-employer pension plans that are in danger become insolvent, the companies that paid into those plans would be held liable.
Inhofe: May Be Time for EPA Chief Pruitt to ‘Leave That Job’
Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., a longtime ally of embattled EPA chief Scott Pruitt, said Wednesday it might be time for Pruitt to "leave that job." "Every day, something new comes up," Inhofe told conservative radio talk show host Laura Ingraham.
South Korea’s Moon meets Pompeo, says world has escaped nuclear weapons threat
South Korean President Moon Jae-In said on Thursday the world had escaped the threat of war after this week's Singapore summit, echoing U.S. President Donald Trump's upbeat assessment of his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attends a bilateral meeting with South Korea's President Moon Jae-in at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea June 14, 2018.
AP Investigation: Local fish isn’t always local
Caterers in Washington tweeted a photo of maroon sashimi appetizers served to 700 guests attending the governor's inaugural ball last year. They were told the tuna was from Montauk.
DNC Just Took Another Swipe At Bernie Sanders And His Supporters
In a time when the Democrats have to be doubling down on mending the divide between the progressive and establishment wings, the national committee decides to pass a not so subtle rule that takes a swipe at Sen. Bernie Sanders . The Democratic National Committee has made it known that all future presidential candidates must identify as Democrats : Democratic National Committee officials on Friday moved forward with a proposal to force the party's presidential candidates to identify as Democrats, a move that drew immediate criticism from a top official in Bernie Sanders' 2016 campaign.
Trump tweets for North Dakota’s Cramer, criticizes Heitkamp
In this May 26, 2016, file photo, North Dakota state Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D, speaks in Bismarck, N.D. Cramer, a candidate for U.S. Senate, faces Thomas O'Neill, an Air Force veteran who didn't mount a serious campaign, in the Tuesday, June 12, 2018, Republican primary.
Dems call for revival of bill to ban assault weapon sales
Gov. John Carney and other top Democrats in Dover are calling on the Senate to revive a bill that would prohibit the sale of an array of semi-automatic rifles. Top Democrats call for revival of bill to ban assault weapon sales Gov. John Carney and other top Democrats in Dover are calling on the Senate to revive a bill that would prohibit the sale of an array of semi-automatic rifles.
Farm bill has ‘path to victory,’ but food stamp hurdle remains
U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts urged colleagues to support his bipartisan farm bill Wednesday, gearing up for a showdown with Republicans in the House who insist food assistance provided through the bill be connected to work requirements. Roberts, a Kansas Republican, has said the Senate can't pass a bill with those requirements and that he would need to work with Democrats to craft legislation.
My 2 Cents: Investigators, FBI And DOJ Investigation
Lost in all of the coverage of the Singapore Summit, Russian collusion, and Stormy Daniels, is a report due out tomorrow that has a lot of people in Washington nervous. Especially the conduct of Comey, when he wrote a letter exonerating Hillary Clinton before she'd even been interviewed by the FBI.
Nelson shares sea level rise concerns with Mayor Shaver
Historic City News was informed that ranking member Bill Nelson called on the US Senate to act on the devastating impacts of sea level rise at a Senate hearing Tuesday morning, pointing to nuisance flooding and rising rides in St. Augustine as indicative of the effects of climate change threatening lives and property on Florida's coasts. Pointing to the struggles St. Augustine's Public Works Department has faced with the prevalence of high tides overwhelming the local storm water system, Nelson emphasized the flooding as a phenomenon not limited to inclement weather, but sunny days as well - and called on the Senate to act swiftly.
Politico: Mueller’s GOP allies losing patience
We already know that voters have grown tired of the special-counsel melodrama, but voters don't have much impact on investigations. According to Politico , however, Robert Mueller may be losing some of his political cover with Republicans on Capitol Hill.
#MeToo makes women look ‘stupid, weak,’ conservative figurehead…
Conservative commentator Candace Owens gained a national following after getting a Twitter endorsement from Kanye West. Now, she's using the platform to criticize #MeToo.
New ad: Colorado Democrat takes a stand against gun rights by a pepper-spraying himself
Man, I hope this guy wins. Any tactic in politics that's successful will eventually be emulated.
GOP leaders sell immigration bills, with Trump’s blessing
Republican leaders began the problematic task of finding support for an immigration compromise Wednesday, telling lawmakers that President Donald Trump was backing the still-evolving bill. But cracks within the party were on full display and it seemed that pushing the measure through the House next week would be a challenge.
Assn Of Equipment Mfgrs Calls On Senate Ag Committee To Advance The 2018 Farm Bill
ASSN OF EQUIPMENT MFGRS CALLS ON SENATE AG COMMITTEE TO ADVANCE THE 2018 FARM BILL Jun. 13, 2018 Association of Equipment Manufacturers reports: Association of Equipment Manufacturers President Dennis Slater issued the following statement today calling on the United States Senate Agriculture Committee to mark up the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, which contains a robust safety net for U.S. farmers and ranchers: "Sound agricultural policy that promotes a strong farm economy will not only assist farmers and ranchers but also help protect many of the 1.3 million equipment manufacturing jobs across the country.
Ryan says Trump backs compromise immigration plan
President Donald Trump backs compromise immigration legislation that House Republican leaders are trying to craft in hopes of ending the party's standoff over the issue, Speaker Paul Ryan told GOP lawmakers Wednesday. Details of the measure remained in negotiation between conservatives and moderates, and whatever emerges faces an uphill climb.
President Trump gives Democrats a political gift on Obamacare
Last week, the Department of Justice announced it will no longer defend, in court, a key provision of the Affordable Care Act - namely, the guarantee of coverage for those with preexisting conditions. From a legal perspective , this is an unprecedented move.
Lawmakers to challenge Trump administration over pre-existing conditions
In a turn of events, Republicans - despite multiple attempts over the last decade to repeal and replace President Barack Obama's signature health care legislation - are now coming to the beleaguered law's defense. Add Donald Trump as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Donald Trump news, video, and analysis from ABC News.