#House GOP government funding bill hits snag amid abortion concerns  

#House GOP government funding bill hits snag amid abortion concerns  

Another House GOP-backed funding plan is hitting snags this week as some in the party are raising concerns about an abortion-related provision.   GOP leadership is hoping to pass the conference’s partisan plan laying out fiscal year 2024 funding for the White House, the Treasury Department and other offices this week. But there is uncertainty around its chances of passage as some members take issue with a thorny policy rider.   …

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#Democrat Andy Beshear wins reelection in Kentucky governor’s race

#Democrat Andy Beshear wins reelection in Kentucky governor’s race

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear was projected to win reelection in Kentucky, according to Decision Desk HQ, fending off a challenge from his former President Trump-backed Republican challenger.  Beshear, who has seen strong approval despite being the Democratic governor of a red state, defeated Republican state Attorney General Daniel Cameron after a competitive race, winning his second term in…

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#Virginia state legislature elections: Live results

#Virginia state legislature elections: Live results

Voters in Virginia are heading to the polls Tuesday to choose their leaders in both chambers of the state legislature. Democrats currently hold the majority in the state Senate, while Republicans control the House of Delegates. Polls close at 7 p.m. ET. Follow the live results for the state Senate from Decision Desk HQ here….

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#5 predictions for Election Day 2023

#5 predictions for Election Day 2023

States across the country are holding pivotal elections Tuesday for governor, state legislature and more, offering a gauge of the national mood heading into 2024.  Virginia and New Jersey are among the states where voters will determine partisan control of their state’s legislature, while Kentucky and Mississippi are holding gubernatorial races.  Ohio, meanwhile, is the…

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#WeWork files for bankruptcy | The Hill

#WeWork files for bankruptcy | The Hill

WeWork, an office-sharing company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday in New Jersey federal court months after the company expressed doubts about its ability to stay in business.  WeWork announced the decision in a statement Monday, saying that filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy was part of a “comprehensive reorganization to strengthen its capital structure and financial performance.” WeWork…

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#Boy killed, 5 wounded in Cincinnati mass shooting

#Boy killed, 5 wounded in Cincinnati mass shooting

A shooter fired 22 shots into a crowd in Cincinnati, Ohio on Friday, killing an 11-year-old boy and wounding four other children and an adult, according to local authorities. The Cincinnati Police Department on Sunday said the occupant of a sedan car fired 22 rounds in “quick succession” shortly before 9:30 p.m. Friday in Cincinnati’s…

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#Gaza loses telecom contact again 

#Gaza loses telecom contact again 

Gaza experienced its third total communications blackout since the war began between Israel and Hamas, multiple outlets reported Sunday.  The Associated Press said Gaza was experiencing a “collapse in connectivity,” reported by an advocacy group for internet access, NetBlocks.org.  The Palestinian telecommunications company, Paltel, claimed on Sunday that internet access was cut off and placed…

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