#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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#What to know about the pause on student debt relief

#What to know about the pause on student debt relief

What to know about the pause on student debt relief The legal challenges facing the Biden administration over its student loan forgiveness program is leaving borrowers in limbo as the White House is now forced to halt administering the program until the Supreme Court rules on the matter. Spirits among advocates were high when the…

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#Five crucial questions as Russia-Ukraine war enters winter

#Five crucial questions as Russia-Ukraine war enters winter

Five crucial questions as Russia-Ukraine war enters winter As winter sets in across Ukraine, Russia’s aerial assaults on the country show no sign of letting up. Even as Kremlin forces pound Ukraine’s cities and key infrastructure, Kyiv’s military has proven resilient, pushing Russian troops out of occupied territory in eastern and southern Ukraine.  Further shoring…

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#DeSantis faces hurdles despite 2024 momentum

#DeSantis faces hurdles despite 2024 momentum

DeSantis faces hurdles despite 2024 momentum Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is gaining steam on former President Trump in a would-be match-up for the Republican presidential nomination.  But even Republicans who want DeSantis to topple a Trump run have privately expressed some doubts about a potential run during the primary and — if he makes it…

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#WHIP LIST: McCarthy searches for 218 GOP Speakership votes

#WHIP LIST: McCarthy searches for 218 GOP Speakership votes

WHIP LIST: McCarthy searches for 218 GOP Speakership votes A narrower-than-anticipated House Republican majority and a growing number of House Republicans expressing opposition to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) are threatening to derail his bid to be Speaker of the House. McCarthy won his party’s nomination for Speaker this month but needs to secure…

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