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Republicans mulling options to keep government open as shutdown deadline looms

Lawmakers have just over a week to figure out how to keep the government open but have not reached consensus on how to do it.

Whistleblowers accuse senior FBI officials of retaliating against agents for their political beliefs

At least three FBI whistleblowers told lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday that high-level senior officials at the bureau are revoking security clearances of personnel based on whether they have religious or politically conservative beliefs.

Lawmakers tell FBI to give up warrantless searches if agency wants to keep digital snooping powers

An influential coalition of liberal and conservative lawmakers on Tuesday said they will try to block the renewal of the government's chief spying tool unless the intelligence agencies agree to new rules that would require them to get a warrant before they peer into Americans' communications.

Fewer candidates, but possibly more fireworks, at third GOP presidential debate

"The third Republican presidential-candidate debate in Miami probably won't draw as many eyeballs as the last, and the stage will be less crowded. But what it lacks in quantity of speakers and listeners it may make up for in drama and conflict," New York magazine reported.

Just 10 days before another government shutdown, Congress eyes Ukraine, Israel and border security

Ten days before a potential government shutdown, Congress is no closer to resolving the standoff and is even complicating the issue with Republican demands for border security changes as a condition for further support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia.

Ohio passes Issue 1 ballot measure enshrining abortion protections

A ballot measure seeking to enshrine abortion protections into Ohio’s state constitution is projected to pass, according to Decision Desk HQ, delivering a major win for Democrats and abortion rights advocates ahead of 2024. The proposed constitutional amendment would protect access to abortion up until fetal viability, with exceptions for the life and health of...

GOP rep temporarily closes Georgia office over security concerns

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said he will temporarily shutter his district office in the city of Cumming after his staff experienced “serious threats of violence.” “I take the safety of my team seriously,” McCormick posted on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. “I am temporarily closing my physical district office location in Cumming, GA...

Kentucky man wielding pole charged with interfering with election

A man was arrested at a polling location in Louisville, Ky., on Tuesday for allegedly making threatening gestures towards voters, damaging a voting machine and intimidating at least one person from voting, local police said in a statement. Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) officials arrested 40-year-old Jacen Cockerell at the Molly Leonard Portland Community Center...

Democrat Andy Beshear wins reelection in Kentucky governor’s race

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear was projected to win reelection in Kentucky, according to Decision Desk HQ, fending off a challenge from his former President Trump-backed Republican challenger. Beshear, who has seen strong approval despite being the Democratic governor of a red state, defeated Republican state Attorney General Daniel Cameron after a competitive race, winning his second term in...

Wisconsin GOP leader downplays pressure to impeach nonpartisan elections czar

Republican Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on Tuesday downplayed pressure being levied against him to impeach state elections administrator Meagan Wolfe.

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