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US lawmakers push to sanction Iranian officials over death sentence for rapper Toomaj Salehi

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation targeting Iranian officials involved in the prosecution and death sentence of a rapper who came to fame over his lyrics about the 2022 death of an Iranian woman and criticism of the Islamic Republic

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Fundraising shows Democrats prepping for battle in both chambers - Roll Call

New fundraising reports show embattled House Democrats raised more on average than embattled House Republicans.

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California has no shortage of key House races on Tuesday - Roll Call

Several open seats in California are drawing a crowd, but primaries will also set battleground matchups that decide House control.

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GOP leans in on candidate diversity to keep the House

While blasting an anti-woke agenda and praising the end of affirmative action.

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Biden district Republicans hold their fire on debt ceiling bill - Roll Call

Swing district Republicans are thus far defending their party's bill pairing hefty spending cuts with a $1.5 trillion debt limit increase.

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The US wants to elevate China to ‘developed country’ status; Beijing disagrees

The US House of Representatives has voted to strip China of its status as a developing country. China has condemned the move and refuses to join the ranks of developed or "wealthy" nations. At stake are critical economic and geopolitical issues for the world’s second-largest economy.

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Okinawa leader's message to Washington: US overstates China risk - Roll Call

The governor of Okinawa visited Washington this month to send the message that Washington is overstating the threat from China.

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‘SALT’ cap foes poised to influence House GOP tax agenda

WASHINGTON — Republicans who flipped or held districts in blue states are gearing up to flex newfound muscles in their party’s slim majority against a GOP-created limit on deducting state and local taxes, known as the “SALT” cap.

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'SALT' cap foes poised to influence House GOP tax agenda - Roll Call

Republicans from blue districts plan to pressure their slim House majority against a GOP-created limit deductions for state and local taxes.

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Both parties had high hopes for California in the midterms. Neither saw their dreams fully come true

LOS ANGELES — The battles for California’s most competitive congressional races have effectively ended in a draw after months of campaigning and more than $100 million in advertising. Neither Democrats nor Republicans have so far ousted an incumbent or won new ground in their opponent’s territory — though with a…

Los Angeles Times

‘It will absolutely come down to California’: Control of the House hinges on 10 state races

LOS ANGELES — Days after ballots were cast in California’s midterm election, 10 of the congressional races deemed most at risk of flipping remained too close to call.

Los Angeles Times

GOP Rep. Young Kim wins reelection in Southern California's 40th District

LOS ANGELES — Republican Rep. Young Kim, who in 2020 was one of the first Korean American women to be elected to Congress, fended off a challenge from Democrat Dr. Asif Mahmood to secure a second term.

Los Angeles Times

Why a Southern California congressional race hinges on Asian American voters

A congressional race in Orange County has become one of the most closely watched contests this election cycle, and will likely trigger a rethink for politicos on how Asian Americans vote.

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In 1 of Orange County's safest cities, voters still think about crime. So do Republican campaigns

Best known as the birthplace of former President Nixon, Yorba Linda is home to lush golf courses, equestrian trails and ranch-style homes with backyard stables. It has more houses of worship per capita than anywhere else in Orange County.

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Like ‘two separate elections.’ How abortion and inflation have taken over California political ads

LOS ANGELES — The congressional election ads bombarding Californians show a sharp dichotomy in priorities — Democrats are laser-focused on abortion access, while Republicans zero in on inflation.

Axios

Doctors seek a bigger voice in races as midterms approach

More democratic doctors are getting involved in politics this election cycle.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan hosts dozens of foreign lawmakers in Washington to push China sanctions

WASHINGTON: Taiwan's de facto ambassador in Washington, Hsiao Bi-khim, hosted on Tuesday dozens of international lawmakers who back sanctions on China for aggression toward the island, a show of support for Taipei amid military pressure from Beijing.

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Exclusive-Taiwan hosts dozens of foreign lawmakers in Washington to push China sanctions

Taiwan's de facto ambassador in Washington, Hsiao Bi-khim, hosted on Tuesday dozens of international lawmakers who back sanctions on China for aggression toward the island, a show of support for Taipei amid military pressure from Beijing.

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Political group taps small-business owners in California to help capture Asian American vote

Expanding its effort to mobilize Asian American and Pacific Islander voters for the midterm election, a national political group is targeting three close congressional races in Orange County and looking to small businesses to boost support for Democrats.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

California House Republicans, usually in step, split on same-sex marriage as November nears

WASHINGTON — California’s GOP delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives is generally in lockstep.

Los Angeles Times

Democrats' 'Red to Blue' program adds 5 California GOP congressional seats to target list

LOS ANGELES — Democrats are on defense across the country in this year's midterm elections but appear to believe some of their best chances for flipping GOP congressional districts are in California.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Congress Supports Sudanese in their Democratic Aspirations

The US House passed a resolution condemning last October’s military coup in Sudan and calling for restoring the country’s constitutional leaders. The bill was unanimously approved in the Senate and House of Representatives. Democratic Representative Kathy Manning said the Sudanese junta has aligned itself with the Kremlin and given Russian…

McClatchy Washington Bureau

After California’s primary, analysts say these are 10 congressional elections to watch

Ballots from California’s June 7 primary are still being counted, but the results show which U.S. House races will be the hottest in November, with several that could tilt control of the chamber from Democrats to Republicans in 2023, according to independent election analysts.

Los Angeles Times

Republican Orange County Congresswoman Young Kim advances to general election

LOS ANGELES — U.S. Rep. Young Kim beat back a last-minute challenge from a fellow Republican and will face off with Democrat Asif Mahmood in the fall election for the seat centered in inland Orange County.

Axios

Democrats play with fire by boosting pro-Trump candidates in GOP primaries

The risky gambit assumes general-election voters have a red line for extreme candidates.

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