State of the Union: Biden 1, Kev 0 Biden comes out swinging, Marjorie Taylor Greene makes a fashion splash and George Santos is all by himself Salon · Feb 8, 2023
Afternoon Update: Australians missing after earthquake; church might drop ‘he’ for God; and polluting hybrids And the end of the Zoom party era The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2023
GOP on GOP: Romney scolds Santos, 'You don't belong here' Republican congressman George Santos positioned himself in a prime location for President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023
George Santos drama, balloon stunt popped, and a fired-up Biden: Big moments from a testy State of the Union American politics can be a brutal business, but the State of the Union is almost always a respectful affair. This year's speech was marked by heckling, boos, and snide comments from the gallery. ABC News · Feb 8, 2023
‘You don’t belong here’: Romney and Santos in tense State of Union exchange Controversial Republican congressman confronted by senator and former presidential candidate on floor of House The Guardian - US · Feb 8, 2023
Mitt Romney told George Santos he doesn’t belong in Congress during tense exchange before State of the Union ‘You ought to be embarrassed’, Sen Mitt Romney appears to tell embattled Republican congressman The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023
Republican strategist blasts Nikki Haley "She's already broken before she gets in the race." Salon · Feb 5, 2023
McCarthy’s moderate Republican allies have their own debt-ceiling ideas Ultraconservatives in the House have dominated the public discussion on the US debt ceiling, but Speaker Kevin McCarthy can’t afford to ignore GOP centrists if the country is to avoid a catastrophic payments default later this year. Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023
Democrats sidestep on Kyrsten Sinema challenger as Republicans wish she’d join the GOP ranks Ruben Gallego’s challenge to the incumbent independent senator has made Democrats uncomfortable, while Republicans wish Kyrsten Sinema would join their team The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023
California Republican hopes to oust the GOP's national leader Mounting frustration over GOP electoral losses has incited a contentious leadership battle that pits a prominent California Republican against the party's national leader. Los Angeles Times · Jan 25, 2023
McConnell says McCarthy should take the lead on negotiating the debt ceiling standoff Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has placed the onus on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to negotiate a debt ceiling solution with the White House. WEKU · Jan 24, 2023
Manchin pitches GOP Social Security deal Advocacy group condemns Manchin for "negotiating with legislative terrorists" Salon · Jan 20, 2023
Manchin floats fiscal commissions for debt limit bill WASHINGTON — As President Joe Biden and most congressional Democrats say they won’t negotiate with Republicans on lifting the debt ceiling, at least one party centrist is willing to work across the aisle to get a deal. Tribune News Service · Jan 19, 2023
Manchin floats fiscal commissions for debt limit bill - Roll Call The West Virginia centrist senator has a bipartisan proposal to set up expedited votes on trust fund solvency measures. Roll Call · Jan 18, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023 Former Speaker Paul Ryan brands Trump a ‘proven loser’ Former Speaker takes shot at ex-president in CNN interview
The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023 Capitol riot captured: The stories behind the most striking images of Jan 6 A horned ‘shaman,’ a brave Capitol Police officer, and a fleeing Mitt Romney were among the most indelible images of the attempted coup, writes Nathan Place
The Guardian - US · Dec 18, 2022 Is Trump finally politically dead? Sort of Republican lawmakers know Trump is unpopular – but some feverishly pro-Trump voters have the party in a bind
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022 Kyrsten Sinema officially files to run as an independent in Arizona Plenty of Republicans praise her. But the filing doesn’t automatically mean she will run for re-election
Chicago Tribune · Dec 13, 2022 Laura Washington: Trump is beginning to look like a cheap suit that’s not wearing well These are ugly times for the former president.
Orlando Sentinel · Dec 7, 2022 Scott Maxwell: Nazis, name-calling and 'no' votes. Florida is again ground zero in anti-gay zeal Last week, the U.S. Senate united in a rare display of bipartisanship to protect gay marriage.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 6, 2022 Michael Hiltzik: The Child Tax Credit is our greatest antipoverty program. Why is Congress letting it wither? Here are some documented truths about the federal Child Tax Credit:
Salon · Nov 29, 2022 Coulter trashes Trump: "He is so done" “They've been saying, 'It's 2016, again' through three losing election cycles," Coulter complained
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022 Mitt Romney calls Trump a ‘gargoyle’ over ‘disgusting’ meeting with Kanye West and Nick Fuentes ‘Having dinner with those people was disgusting’
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022 Democrats kept the Senate this year, but 2024 may be harder Democrats celebrating a successful effort to keep control of the U.S. Senate this year will soon confront a 2024 campaign that could prove more challenging
Salon · Nov 21, 2022 Democrats' same-sex marriage tradeoff Amendment reaffirms a 1993 law that has been used to legalize anti-LGBTQ discrimination