Minnesota AG Keith Ellison accuses Gov. Greg Abbott of making Texas a "sanctuary state for violent criminals" amid an extradition battle regarding an ICE agent charged in a Minneapolis shooting.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said he believes the Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D), a progressive, and Rep. Angie Craig (D), a moderate, will be “tight.” “I think it's going to be a tight race. I hope very much that Peggy wins. I think what we're seeing in Minnesota, Margaret,...
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) appeared on ABC’s “This Week” for her first Sunday show interview in a little over two and a half years to discuss the country’s political climate ahead of midterm elections. The 36-year-old lawmaker reflected on a wide range of topics including a potential White House run, the future of her career...
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Joe Gruters on Sunday predicted that Republicans will maintain their control over both chambers of Congress after the midterm elections this fall. "Here's the bottom line. Go to Cook Political Report. We start at 212 likely seats. There's 18 toss-up seats. We need six. I bet you we win 10,"...
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed took a swipe at President Trump over a post the president made targeting El-Sayed and his wife. In a post Saturday on Truth Social, Trump posted a photo of himself and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, and another photo of El-Sayed and his wife. Text above the two...
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) on Sunday said allegations against GOP Rep. Max Miller (Ohio) are “deeply troubling” and said the lawmaker should ultimately resign if the accusations of abuse raised against him are true. “I live in Indiana. This is a race in northern Ohio and the other part of the state. I don't know...
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Sunday said Iran is being “emboldened” by the ongoing conflict in the region as President Trump keeps reneging on large-scale threats involving attacks on Tehran. “Clearly the Iranians have figured this out. They are not reacting to these threats, and they are taking very strategic positions with regard to...
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed reflected on a call he had with former President Obama after a primary win in an interview that aired on Sunday. He described the conversation as “warm” and “inspiring.” “I like to keep private conversations private. But it was a really warm and inspiring conversation. I've got to be...
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Sunday declined to endorse Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist vying for the party nomination in the Wisconsin governor’s race. “I haven't endorsed in that race. My focus has been in winning back the Congress, winning back the House, and positioning ourselves to have the best chance possible to win the Senate,”...
The author argues that while the Supreme Court recently affirmed presidential authority over independent agencies in Trump v. Slaughter, its conflicting decision in Trump v. Cook protects the Federal Reserve's autonomy, potentially undermining democratic accountability in policymaking.
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on Sunday expressed concern about continued high fuel prices amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. “Now, prices are still higher than we would like, but we've taken a lot of steps so that when the Gulf situation is resolved, then we can expect prices to go way, way down...
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Sunday shared support for progressives in the Democratic Party, backing their ability to answer to “no master.” “I think when I see so many of these incredible insurgent candidates that are running today –– that's part of what makes me so proud of them –– is that they...
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