#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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#Pelosi pushes back on the left on Ukraine aid

#Pelosi pushes back on the left on Ukraine aid

Pelosi pushes back on the left on Ukraine aid Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Tuesday vowed more aid for Ukraine when lawmakers wrap up must-pass government funding legislation later this year, the day after a group of House progressives called for a renewed push to find a diplomatic solution to the war there. Pelosi, speaking…

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#Boris Johnson withdraws from race to replace Truss

#Boris Johnson withdraws from race to replace Truss

Boris Johnson withdraws from race to replace Truss Boris Johnson on Sunday withdrew his bid to return as prime minister of the United Kingdom as the Conservative party scrambles to replace Liz Truss, who stepped down from the top job last week. Johnson pulled out of the race after rivals said he would not have…

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#GOP looks to avoid upset in Oklahoma governor’s race

#GOP looks to avoid upset in Oklahoma governor’s race

GOP looks to avoid upset in Oklahoma governor’s race Republicans are looking to avert an upset in Oklahoma’s gubernatorial race as polls show a closer-than-expected contest less than three weeks out from Election Day. Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) has seen the gap in recent surveys close between him and opponent Joy Hofmeister, who’s aiming to become…

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#Here’s what you need to know about the respiratory disease surging among children

#Here’s what you need to know about the respiratory disease surging among children

Here’s what you need to know about the respiratory disease surging among children A virus common among young children is surging in the U.S. and sparking concerns that hospitals could become overwhelmed this year by potential winter spikes in both the flu and COVID-19.  Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is extremely common, with nearly everyone having been exposed to…

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