[ad_1] PHOENIX — Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering pushing alternative ballot measures competing with a proposed constitutional amendment expanding abortion rights in the state, according to a PowerPoint presentation obtained by NBC News, as the GOP faces the fallout from a state Supreme Court ruling upholding a near-total abortion ban. The strategy document … Read more
[ad_1] Republican secretaries of state in Alabama and Ohio are warning President Joe Biden’s campaign that Biden might not be placed on their general election ballots because the Democratic Party’s late-August convention falls after state ballot deadlines. It’s not the first time a convention has been held in late August — but it would be … Read more
[ad_1] IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Arizona Republicans block an effort to repeal 1864 abortion bill 02:14 UP NEXT How ‘upskilling’ is changing the workforce and salaries 04:31 ‘Rosie the Riveters’ honored with Congressional Gold Medal 00:35 Violent and destructive storms race across … Read more
[ad_1] IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Chuck Todd: Why a political middle ground no longer ‘exists’ on abortion 08:11 Now Playing Speaker Johnson uses ‘McCarthy-esque’ tactics after House Republicans block FISA bill 03:53 UP NEXT Speaker Johnson delays sending Mayorkas articles of impeachment to Senate … Read more
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — A band of hard-right agitators, backed by former President Donald Trump, revolted against GOP leaders on Wednesday, blocking renewal of a powerful surveillance program that is set to expire next week and throwing the GOP-led House into chaos once again. Nineteen conservatives broke with Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and his leadership team and … Read more
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are inching closer to burying a bipartisan bill to expand the child tax credit and provide breaks for businesses, issuing a series of demands that would most likely disrupt the coalition that enabled it to pass the House. The $78 billion bill, negotiated by House Ways and Means Committee Chair … Read more
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats hope to quickly dismiss the House’s articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas this week and move on to other matters. But Senate Republicans, demanding a full impeachment trial or the creation of a special impeachment committee, want to make the coming days as politically painful as possible … Read more
[ad_1] IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. ‘It’s possible’ Speaker Johnson could lose his job over Ukraine vote: GOP congressman 01:15 Rep. Clyburn defends U.S. aid to Israel: ‘Leverage has to be used’ but ‘we have to keep our word’ 02:47 ‘At this point, there’s not … Read more
[ad_1] IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing House Republicans plan next steps in twin impeachment inquiries 02:50 UP NEXT Gov. Walz: Uncommitted voters were expressing ‘frustration,’ but ‘will come home’ to Biden 06:57 Israeli delegation visit to Washington to be rescheduled amid diplomatic strains … Read more
[ad_1] The House Judiciary Committee sued a pair of Justice Department attorneys Thursday in an effort to compel their testimony in the GOP-led panel’s investigation of Hunter Biden. The lawsuit alleges that Mark Daly and Jack Morgan, two of the Justice Department’s tax division attorneys, defied subpoenas to testify in the committee’s probe into whether … Read more