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GOP makes weak pitch as Senate rejects Mayorkas impeachment articles

Republicans are pretending that Democrats set a dangerous precedent by discarding Alejandro Mayorkas’ impeachment without a trial. They have it backwards.
Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McC
Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McC
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Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 4.17.24

Today’s edition of quick hits.
Sen. Bob Graham (D-FL) addresses the third session of the De
Sen. Bob Graham (D-FL) addresses the third session of the De
23h ago

White House makes the case that Trump would make inflation worse

The White House argued that Donald Trump's agenda would make inflation worse. The evidence to bolster the argument is overwhelming.
Former President Trump's Civil Fraud Trial Continues In New York City
Former President Trump's Civil Fraud Trial Continues In New York City

Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.17.24

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
The Michigan State Capitol building
The Michigan State Capitol building

Charges against former state House speaker part of a striking pattern

Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield is facing embezzlement charges, joining a long list of former state House speakers accused of wrongdoing.
Lee Chatfield speaks at a Trump rally
Lee Chatfield speaks at a Trump rally

One of Biden’s anti-Trump jokes packed an especially potent punch

“If Trump’s stock in Truth Social — his company — drops any lower, he might do better under my tax plan than his,” President Joe Biden said while smirking.
Joe Biden during a campaign event in Scranton, Pa.
Joe Biden during a campaign event in Scranton, Pa.

With his 2024 effort over, DeSantis tweaks ‘the whole ‘book ban’ thing’

When it comes to targeting books in Florida libraries, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis took a step in the right direction but it was a very modest big step.
Ron DeSantis in Miami
Ron DeSantis in Miami

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GOP delivers Mayorkas impeachment articles, advancing partisan stunt

What’s especially striking about Alejandro Mayorkas' impeachment is how little effort Republicans are investing in keeping up appearances.
House Impeachment Managers from left, Michael Guest, Andy Biggs, Michael McCaul, Mark Green, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, walk cross the Capitol Rotunda to deliver Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' Impeachment Articles at the Capitol
House Impeachment Managers from left, Michael Guest, Andy Biggs, Michael McCaul, Mark Green, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, walk cross the Capitol Rotunda to deliver Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' Impeachment Articles at the Capitol
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Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 4.16.24

Today’s edition of quick hits.
The U.S. Supreme Court Building.
The U.S. Supreme Court Building.
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Why didn’t Trump’s trial start years earlier? Blame Bill Barr

Why are Donald Trump's alleged crimes from 2016 being prosecuted now? In part because of former Attorney General Bill Barr's actions.
Bill Barr speaks at a meeting
Bill Barr speaks at a meeting
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Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.16.24

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
George Santos during a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol
George Santos during a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol
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Republican rep announces support for plot to oust Speaker Johnson

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been looking for at least one Republican ally in her effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson. Today, she finally found one.
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to reporters at the Capitol on April 15, 2024.
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to reporters at the Capitol on April 15, 2024.
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New data discredits Republicans’ claims on Biden-era crime rates

Republicans keep claiming that Biden-era crime rates are going up. Reality keeps responding that Biden-era crime rates are going down.
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Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Staten Island

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