#‘Only Kevin’ Republicans ramp up support for McCarthy

#‘Only Kevin’ Republicans ramp up support for McCarthy

‘Only Kevin’ Republicans ramp up support for McCarthy Efforts to support House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) for Speaker are ramping up as a handful of hardline conservatives threaten to keep him from winning the gavel in a Jan. 3 House floor vote. More centrist Republicans in the Republican Governance Group are wearing buttons that…

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#The 100 best songs of 2022

#The 100 best songs of 2022

“The 100 best songs of 2022” The 100 best songs of 2022 From Jockstrap to Carly Ray Jepsen and Karol G to Alex G, these are the songs we had on repeat this year. By Alex Robert Ross, Jordan Darville, Gyasi Williams-Kirtley, David Renshaw, Son Raw, Emma Madden, Larisha Paul, Sajae Elder, Raphael Helfand, Salvatore…

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#Democrats mull alternative to South Carolina amid divisions over first-in-nation primary

#Democrats mull alternative to South Carolina amid divisions over first-in-nation primary

Democrats mull alternative to South Carolina amid divisions over first-in-nation primary Democrats are quietly discussing plans to propose a possible compromise state as the nation’s first-in-the-nation primary following vocal concerns about South Carolina from all corners of the party.  The informal talks among strategists, former campaign advisers, activists and those close to state parties are…

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#Senate votes to ban TikTok use on government devices

#Senate votes to ban TikTok use on government devices

Senate votes to ban TikTok use on government devices The Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation that would ban the use of TikTok on government phones and devices as part of the push to combat security concerns related to the Chinese-owned social media company.  The “No TikTok on Government Devices Act,” introduced by Sen. Josh…

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#Democrats dare to sound bullish on the economy

#Democrats dare to sound bullish on the economy

Democrats dare to sound bullish on the economy Democrats are starting to feel good about the economy’s direction, with a five-month downward trend in prices and less aggressive action on interest rates signaling a possible change in fortunes.  “I think we’re in a better moment, I think we’re in a better moment,” said Sen. Jon…

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#Migrants converging on El Paso fuel calls for border crackdown

#Migrants converging on El Paso fuel calls for border crackdown

Migrants converging on El Paso fuel calls for border crackdown Increased migrant border crossings near El Paso are drawing attention back to the border, as Congress grapples with must-pass end of year legislation that could include an immigration deal. The focus on border chaos has fueled calls for draconian measures, including extending the much-criticized Title…

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