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Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.1.23

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks at a campus lecture hosted by Young Americans for Freedom at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. on April 12.
Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks at a campus lecture hosted by Young Americans for Freedom at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. on April 12.
2h ago

McCarthy says a bit too much about the point of his new ‘commission’

According to Kevin McCarthy’s assessment, Joe Biden wouldn’t let Republicans go after Social Security and Medicare. It's why he wants a new "commission."
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
3h ago

Tuberville’s military adviser resigns amidst blockade controversy

A former food critic who’s served as Tommy Tuberville’s top military aide has resigned. It's worth appreciating the details that led him to quit.
Senate Budget Committee Holds Hearing On The Striking Workers At Warrior Met Coal In Alabama
Senate Budget Committee Holds Hearing On The Striking Workers At Warrior Met Coal In Alabama
4h ago

Trump’s docs case complicated by behind-the-scenes tapes

Investigators have a recording of Trump talking about a classified document he took. That evidence is not good for his defense.
GOLF: JUL 31 LIV Golf Invitational Series Bedminster
GOLF: JUL 31 LIV Golf Invitational Series Bedminster
5h ago

As House advances budget deal, there are plenty of lessons learned

Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that “more than 95%” of his GOP conference was “very excited” about the debt ceiling agreement. His math was a bit off.
President Biden Hosts Congressional Leaders For Budget And Debt Limit Talks
President Biden Hosts Congressional Leaders For Budget And Debt Limit Talks
19h ago

Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.31.23

Today’s edition of quick hits.
Image: The U.S. Capitol building is pictured in Washington
Image: The U.S. Capitol building is pictured in Washington
21h ago

DeSantis eyes repeal of Trump’s only bipartisan accomplishment

By vowing to undo the First Step Act, Ron DeSantis isn't just slamming Donald Trump, he's also hitting his ostensible Republican allies in Congress.
Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pensacola, Fla, on Nov. 3, 2018.
Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pensacola, Fla, on Nov. 3, 2018.
1d ago

GOP’s Chris Stewart to resign his seat in Congress

Rep. Chris Stewart might not be immediately recognized by a national audience, but as congressional resignations go, his departure is a significant one.
Utah Rep. Chris Stewart on Oct. 7, 2019.
Utah Rep. Chris Stewart on Oct. 7, 2019.
1d ago

Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.31.23

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Image: J.R. Majewski
Image: J.R. Majewski
1d ago

Why isn’t 72 hours enough for Republicans to read a short bill?

House members were given 72 hours to read the relatively brief, bipartisan budget bill. At least one Republican considers this outrageous.
Ralph Norman during the fifth round of votes for House Speaker at the U.S. Capitol
Ralph Norman during the fifth round of votes for House Speaker at the U.S. Capitol
1d ago

Scope of special counsel's probe reportedly grows in unexpected ways

After the 2020 elections, Donald Trump fired DHS’ top cybersecurity official for telling the truth about the results. Investigators want to know why.
Chris Krebs testifies during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing
Chris Krebs testifies during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing

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