#Tlaib, Bush form joint fundraising committee ahead of Bush’s upcoming primary

#Tlaib, Bush form joint fundraising committee ahead of Bush’s upcoming primary

Progressives Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Cori Bush (D-Mo.) have formed a joint fundraising committee, Tlaib’s office confirmed to The Hill.  The committee, dubbed “Sisters Saving Lives,” was filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Thursday.  Tlaib and Bush, both members who have been critical of Israel’s handling of the war against Hamas, started…

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#Staffers urge Chicago mayor Johnson to call for cease-fire in Gaza

#Staffers urge Chicago mayor Johnson to call for cease-fire in Gaza

Over 30 staffers of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called on the progressive lawmaker to back a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war on Tuesday, signaling increased pressures between Democrats over the conflict. The letter, first reported by Politico, urges Johnson to join Chicago city council member Rossana Rodríguez-Sánchez’s calls for Chicago leaders, President Biden and the…

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#Graham says Turkey becoming ‘The Squad’ of NATO 

#Graham says Turkey becoming ‘The Squad’ of NATO 

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) said Turkey is becoming “The Squad” of NATO in Saturday comments, referring to an informal group of House Democrats. “Seems that Turkey, particularly senior leadership, is setting itself up to be ‘The Squad’ of NATO,” Graham said in a post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. “Very…

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#Why progressive lawmakers are fighting against a TikTok ban

#Why progressive lawmakers are fighting against a TikTok ban

Progressive lawmakers are emerging as the fiercest defenders of TikTok on Capitol Hill as the push to ban the popular video sharing app heats up in Washington. A handful of left-leaning lawmakers — including members of the so-called “Squad” — have voiced support for TikTok and opposition to banning the platform, taking on a vocal coalition of…

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