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2h ago

Why David Pecker’s return to the Manhattan grand jury matters

The public expected Michael Cohen to rebut Bob Costello. But the success of the Manhattan DA’s case could hinge on the former publisher of the National Enquirer.
Image: David Pecker
Image: David Pecker
6h ago

Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 3.29.23

Today’s edition of quick hits.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Interview
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Interview
7h ago

The problem with Rick Scott’s pitch to address school shootings

Sen. Rick Scott has a new idea to address school shootings. Is it legal? No. Would it work? No. Does the Florida Republican care? Probably not.
Senate Returns To Work In Final Week Before Summer Recess
Senate Returns To Work In Final Week Before Summer Recess
8h ago

As Medicaid expansion advances, ACA scores yet another victory

Heading into the 2022 elections, there were still 12 states that refused to embrace the ACA's Medicaid expansion. Now, we're down to 10 — and counting.
Gov. Roy Cooper signs a Medicaid expansion law in Raleigh, N.C., on  March 27, 2023.
Gov. Roy Cooper signs a Medicaid expansion law in Raleigh, N.C., on  March 27, 2023.
10h ago

Bipartisan Senate majority repeals authorizations for Iraq wars

It was 20 years ago this month when the U.S. began the war in Iraq. Now, a bipartisan Senate majority has agreed to repeal the authorization for the war.
The US Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 9.
The US Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 9.
12h ago

Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 3.29.23

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee speaks at a press conference calling for the expansion of the Supreme Court on July 18, 2022 in Washington, DC.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee speaks at a press conference calling for the expansion of the Supreme Court on July 18, 2022 in Washington, DC.
12h ago

As McCarthy plays with debt ceiling fire, we might all get burned

Kevin McCarthy's position on the debt ceiling is unserious and indefensible. But the problem is, we're the ones who'll suffer from his dangerous scheme.
Speaker McCarthy Holds Media Availability On Capitol Hill
Speaker McCarthy Holds Media Availability On Capitol Hill
14h ago

After shooting, Josh Hawley has a new perspective on hate crimes

Josh Hawley was the only senator to vote against a federal hate crimes bill in 2021. After this week's shooting, the Republican's perspective is different.
FBI Director Wray Testifies On Capitol Hill Riot To Senate Judiciary Committee
FBI Director Wray Testifies On Capitol Hill Riot To Senate Judiciary Committee
15h ago

Why it matters that Pence has been ordered to testify in Jan. 6 case

Mike Pence doesn’t want to testify in the Jan. 6 probe. Special counsel Jack Smith isn’t taking no for an answer. A federal judge has sided with Smith.
Former Vice President Mike Pence Addresses A Stanford College Republicans Forum
Former Vice President Mike Pence Addresses A Stanford College Republicans Forum
16h ago

Tennessee GOP rep: ‘We’re not gonna fix’ deadly school shootings

It was refreshing in a heartbreaking way: A Republican congressman from Tennessee said policymakers shouldn't even try to prevent deadly school shootings.
An ambulance leaves the Covenant School in Nashville
An ambulance leaves the Covenant School in Nashville
2d ago

Housekeeping Note, 3.28.23

I’ll be away from my desk today, but I plan to return to a normal publishing schedule on Wednesday, March 29.

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