CNN — President Joe Biden said Friday that while he has not made a formal decision about running for reelection in 2024, it is his “intention” to do so. “The reason I’m not making a judgment about formally running or not running, once I make […]
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Government shutdown averted as Biden signs funding bill
CNN — The House of Representatives voted on Friday to approve a stopgap bill to fund the government through December 16, averting a shutdown just hours ahead of a midnight deadline when funding was set to expire. President Joe Biden signed the bill Friday afternoon. […]
Graham’s 15-week abortion bill further complicates Republican midterm messaging
CNN — Republican Senate candidates eager to make the 2022 midterms about inflation, crime and President Joe Biden’s first term have a new dilemma in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s bill that would ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The bill, which the South Carolina Republican […]
Two tycoons bankroll some of Texas’ most far-right politicians
Editor’s Note: Tune into CNN’s Special Report “Deep in the Pockets of Texas” Sunday July 24 at 8 p.m. ET CNN — Gun owners allowed to carry handguns without permits or training. Parents of transgender children facing investigation by state officials. Women forced to drive […]
Editorial: Ohio abortion case could bring out the worst of politics | Opinion
A 10-year-old Ohio girl is at the center of the worst of American society and politics. May she be allowed to recover from her ordeal in privacy and compassion. The girl’s case gained national attention when Dr. Caitlin Bernard of Indianapolis told the Indianapolis Star […]
Gun bill's passage could give Washington funding for mental health, school safety – Lewiston Morning Tribune
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Matthew McConaughey is 'not running' for political office – Watauga Democrat
Matthew McConaughey is ‘not running’ for political office Watauga Democrat Source link
House passes domestic terrorism bill after Buffalo shooting | Politics
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation late Wednesday night that would bolster federal resources to prevent domestic terrorism in response to the racist mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. The 222-203, nearly party-line vote was an answer to the growing pressure Congress faces to […]
Hundreds rally again in support of abortion rights in Omaha | Politics & Government
Nearly two weeks after a leaked draft opinion suggested the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade, hundreds of people gathered in Omaha Saturday to denounce the anticipated decision and reaffirm their commitment to protect abortion rights. The demonstration outside the City-County Building was […]
Nashville library offers ‘I read banned books’ library cards | Politics
NASHVILLE — Nashville Public Library is responding to library scrutiny in Tennessee with a goal to distribute 5,000 “I read banned books” library cards this month. “I want Nashvillians to know: Nashville Public Library will always respect your Freedom to Read — to independently determine […]