Congress · 116th Congress
Lessons for today from the fight over Prohibition
[jwp-video n=”1″] Much of Donald Trump’s appeal is to white Protestants of the Midwest and the South who see the country changing in ways that scare them.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Road ahead: House to debate Iran war powers as impeachment articles hold continues
[jwp-video n=”1″] Trump and the administration say the drone strike that killed Soleimani — which comes after Iran led a rocket attack on a military base in Iraq that killed an American contractor
Congress · 116th Congress
Political fallout from Soleimani could be biggest for Senate
[jwp-video n=”1″] Nothing matters, until proven otherwise The media tends to treat every news event as a game-changer, when there should be the opposite instinct.
Congress · 116th Congress
Former Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick, brother of Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, dead at 56
Brian Fitzpatrick (@RepBrianFitz) January 6, 2020var rcrdTwitter = 1; Michael Fitzpatrick was routinely ranked as one of the most bipartisan members of Congress by the Lugar Center, headed by former
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Amy Kennedy running to challenge Jeff Van Drew in New Jersey
[jwp-video n=”1″] “Our country is in crisis, and our leaders like Donald Trump and Jeff Van Drew have lost their moral compass,” Kennedy said.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Virginia’s Scott Taylor drops Senate bid for House rematch
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Congress · 116th Congress
Census estimates: Redistricting ahead for California, New York and Texas
[New census data: About 1 million same-sex households in US] The states have substantial variation between the size of their districts — 2018 data shows that districts in Alabama vary by 50,000
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Arizona’s GOP Sen. Martha McSally target of new super PAC ad
[jwp-video n=”1″] The new group’s ad buy underscores how the Arizona Senate race is expected to be a top target for outside groups since it is one of Democrats’ best pickup opportunities in their
Congress · 116th Congress
Congress readies for Iran briefings and vote in House on war powers
[jwp-video n=”1″] Trump also told reporters Sunday that he could impose “very big sanctions” on Iraq if Baghdad forces the withdrawal of U.S. forces.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Three Democrats who flipped House districts endorse Joe Biden
[jwp-video n=”1″] Lamb and Houlahan both noted Biden’s potential strength in Pennsylvania, which is expected to be a top presidential and House battleground in 2020.
Video · 116th Congress
McConnell, Schumer respond to killing of Iranian Quds commander
[jwp-video n=”1″] [Read more on implications for vulnerable senators in 2020]
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Tennessee’s Phil Roe won’t run for reelection in 2020
[jwp-video n=”1″] Roe’s announcement makes him the 22nd House Republican to retire this cycle, while six House Democrats are also retiring.
White House · 116th Congress
Iranian Quds commander’s assassination to follow Trump back to Washington
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 3, 2020var rcrdTwitter = 1; “This could be the most significant foreign leader that the United States has ever assassinated.” Connecticut Democratic Sen.
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment standoff and Iran escalation dominate start of 2020 session
[jwp-video n=”1″] Impeachment stalemate Both Schumer and McConnell pivoted quickly to impeachment, where little to no progress seems to have been made since the Senate departed for the holiday
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Name Trump or not? Senate responses to Soleimani killing highlight 2020 tightrope
[jwp-video n=”1″] Arizona GOP Sen. Martha McSally, an Air Force veteran and a member of the Armed Services Committee, also did not mention Trump by name.
Congress · 116th Congress
Congress unlikely to check Trump’s power to start war with Iran
[jwp-video n=”1″] March to war?
White House · 116th Congress
Facing political risks, Trump tries casting Iranian Quds leader as ‘terrorist ringleader’
[jwp-video n=”1″] Onstage with religious supporters, Trump boasted of a “flawless strike” on a “terrorist ringleader” as he sought to cast Soleimani more as a violent extremist than one of Iran
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Iowa Democratic Rep. Abby Finkenauer endorses Joe Biden
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Congress · 116th Congress
House contends it still needs court help to get Mueller info
[jwp-video n=”1″] And the grand jury materials — first subpoenaed eight months ago — would be “critical” in a Senate impeachment trial.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
House retirements already outpace average for past election cycles
[jwp-video n=”1″] House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy noted at a Politico Playbook event last month that most of the Republicans retiring represent districts that President Donald Trump carried