#GOP prepares for House takeover: Five things to watch

#GOP prepares for House takeover: Five things to watch

GOP prepares for House takeover: Five things to watch House Republicans will take the reins of the lower chamber in fewer than six weeks, returning to power after four years in the minority wilderness to usher in a new era of divided government heading into the 2024 presidential election.  The shift comes after two years…

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#Climate activists set to pressure Biden with Congress divided

#Climate activists set to pressure Biden with Congress divided

Climate activists set to pressure Biden with Congress divided The limited at best prospects for major climate legislation under a divided Congress has left many environmental advocacy groups hoping to amp up pressure on the Biden administration to advance regulations that are more protective of the environment. While there are some legislative climate issues to…

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#The Memo: Democrats pine for Trump as GOP nominee

#The Memo: Democrats pine for Trump as GOP nominee

The Memo: Democrats pine for Trump as GOP nominee Former President Trump met a muted response from many Republicans when he launched his 2024 White House bid at Mar-A-Lago this month.  But his campaign is stirring excitement, and even some glee, from Democrats.  Members of President Biden’s party are openly pining for Trump to become…

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#White House preps for potential post-midterms staff turnover

#White House preps for potential post-midterms staff turnover

White House preps for potential post-midterms staff turnover The White House is bracing for a potential staffing turnover now that the midterm elections are in the rearview mirror, with some aides expected to depart in early 2023.  The Biden administration so far has been remarkably stable compared to the Trump administration, with very few high-profile…

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#White House battles pandemic fatigue in vaccine push

#White House battles pandemic fatigue in vaccine push

White House battles pandemic fatigue in vaccine push Public health officials have repeatedly warned that the U.S. will likely face another wave of COVID-19 infections as the weather gets colder and people travel and gather for the holidays.  But it doesn’t seem to be convincing a checked-out public to get vaccinated.  New COVID-19 booster shot…

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#Arizona becomes epicenter of GOP challenges to 2022 election

#Arizona becomes epicenter of GOP challenges to 2022 election

Arizona becomes epicenter of GOP challenges to 2022 election Arizona is now ground zero for GOP efforts to challenge the 2022 midterm results as the party seizes on allegations of voter disenfranchisement.  On Tuesday, Republican attorney general candidate Abe Hamadeh took the latest step by filing a lawsuit challenging the results of his race, in…

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