#Lawmakers condemn ‘brutal and violent killing’ of Tyre Nichols, call for justice after video of arrest released

#Lawmakers condemn ‘brutal and violent killing’ of Tyre Nichols, call for justice after video of arrest released

Lawmakers condemn ‘brutal and violent killing’ of Tyre Nichols, call for justice after video of arrest released Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to clarify that Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) is a member of the House. Lawmakers condemned the “brutal and violent killing” of Tyre Nichols on Friday night, after Memphis authorities released graphic…

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#Progressives cool on finding an alternative to Biden

#Progressives cool on finding an alternative to Biden

Progressives cool on finding an alternative to Biden Progressives have cooled on the idea of finding a new leader to seek the party’s presidential nomination in 2024, marveling at the successes of the midterms and crediting President Biden for once again surpassing expectations.  The outcome is not perfect. Democrats will soon be in the House…

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#Progressives eye new Congress emboldened by midterm wins

#Progressives eye new Congress emboldened by midterm wins

Progressives eye new Congress emboldened by midterm wins Progressives have finally found reason to celebrate. Now they just have to convince other Democrats to come to the party. For months, moderates picked off primary challengers from the left ahead of the midterms, leaving just a handful of liberal candidates to compete against Republicans this fall….

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#Progressive Caucus withdraws letter on Ukraine strategy amid blowback

#Progressive Caucus withdraws letter on Ukraine strategy amid blowback

Progressive Caucus withdraws letter on Ukraine strategy amid blowback Top House progressives backed off their position questioning President Biden’s Ukraine policy on Tuesday afternoon, withdrawing a letter released Monday that perplexed and angered many Democrats. “The Congressional Progressive Caucus hereby withdraws its recent letter to the White House regarding Ukraine,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), the…

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#Democracy in peril argument fizzles as midterm issue

#Democracy in peril argument fizzles as midterm issue

Democracy in peril argument fizzles as midterm issue Threats to U.S. democracy highlighted by the House Jan. 6 select committee’s blockbuster hearings are fizzling as a midterm election issue, drowned out by inflation and other economic concerns that appear to be driving voters in the final weeks of the campaign. While the committee examining the…

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