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Democrat-backed candidate reelected as Wisconsin schools superintendent
Jill Underly was projected to prevail in her reelection for Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction, beating challenger Brittany Kinser, according to Decision Desk HQ. Though the race is ...The Hill - 3d -
Democrats Get a Boost, and U.S. Admits Deportation ‘Error’
Plus, Val Kilmer’s legacy.The New York Times - 2d -
Senate Confirms Bhattacharya and Makary to H.H.S. Posts
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will direct the N.I.H., and Dr. Martin A. Makary will lead the F.D.A. Both have reputations as medical contrarians.The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
GOP senator: Trump 'wasn't advocating' for third term
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) on Monday argued President Trump “wasn’t advocating” for a third term when he floated a possible 2028 run over the weekend, adding that such a move would require a "highly ...The Hill - 4d -
Bipartisan senators introduce primary, secondary Russia sanctions
Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced legislation on Tuesday seeking to impose primary and secondary sanctions against Russia if it does not agree to long ...The Hill - 3d -
The Physiology of Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Senate Speech
What happens to your body when you deliver a 25-hour speech without any breaks?The New York Times - 2d -
Senate Confirms Dr. Oz to Ovrsee Medicare and Medicaid
The TV celebrity doctor, a cardiothoracic surgeon, will take the reins at a time when the agency is facing cutbacks, especially for the poor, and scrutiny of its missions.The New York Times - 1d -
Democrats Fired from F.T.C. Sue President Trump Over Dismissals
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, who were fired from the agency this month, accused President Trump in a lawsuit of executive overreach.The New York Times - Mar. 27 -
Abbott Delays Calling a Special House Election. Democrats Cry Foul.
The House minority leader accused Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas of holding up a special election to keep the Republicans’ slim majority steady.The New York Times - 4d -
Democrats Have Problems. Turning Out for Special Elections Isn’t One of Them.
They have come out in strong numbers in smaller races so far this year, and in the early voting for today’s elections.The New York Times - 3d -
Republicans and Democrats team up to defy House leadership on voting for new parents
The House voted to reject a rule that would have blocked Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's bipartisan discharge petition to allow proxy voting for new lawmaker parents.ABC News - 3d -
Democratic-backed judge wins Wisconsin race in setback for Elon Musk
Elon Musk was a prominent fundraiser in the campaign, and was the subject of attack ads aired by Crawford's supporters.BBC News - 2d -
Democrats intro bill to protect State Department from DOGE cuts
A new proposal on Capitol Hill takes aim at DOGE while proposing guardrails to reassert congressional oversight authority over the executive branch.ABC News - 2d -
Trump’s tariffs are ‘taxes’ and are ‘hurting the American people,’ says Democratic lawmaker
Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the fallout from President Trump’s sweeping tariffs. He calls the tariffs a “tax” that will cause Americans to pay more.NBC News - 1d -
‘Nadir for the party’: US Democrats edge towards civil war
Progressives and moderates are divided over how to stand up to Donald Trump — and much elseFinancial Times - 21h -
House Democrat demands written explanation for ouster of NSA director
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) is demanding that the Trump administration provide a written explanation of its rationale for firing the director of the National Security Agency (NSA) alongside its ...The Hill - 11h -
GOP senator supporting Trump tariffs despite 'short-term pain'
Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) said during a recent interview that he supports President Trump’s expansive tariff agenda despite the likelihood of short-term negative impacts. “There’s absolutely gonna ...The Hill - 3d -
Senate GOP leaders vow to plow ahead with budget votes
A final plan could be circulated as soon as Tuesday night amid unanswered accounting questions and concerns from deficit hawks.Politico - 3d -
Cruz's advice for marathon Senate speech: "Nothing in, nothing out"
After his 21-hour speech in 2013, Cruz said the most common question he was asked was about going to the bathroom.CBS News - 3d -
Senate Republican: Trump 'very well aware' of potential tariff risks
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) weighed in on President Trump's looming tariffs, saying Trump is "very well aware" of the potential risks they could have on everyday Americans. Still, Johnson ...The Hill - 2d -
Senate Republican on Trump tariffs: 'Let's give it a shot and see what happens'
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) on Tuesday welcomed President Trump’s tariffs, encouraging others to “give it a shot and see what happens.” “Our country’s going in the wrong direction, $37 trillion ...The Hill - 2d -
Senate Votes to Rescind Some Trump Tariffs, With G.O.P. Support
A measure to cancel some Canadian tariffs is all but certain to stall in the House. But with a handful of Republicans in favor, the vote sent a signal of opposition to the levies.The New York Times - 2d -
Mehmet Oz confirmed by US Senate to lead Medicare and Medicaid
Former TV pitchman has close relationship with boss RFK Jr but regularly encourages Americans to get vaccinated. Former heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr Mehmet Oz was confirmed on Thursday to lead ...The Guardian - 1d -
GOP senator on market reaction to Trump tariffs: 'What’s happening is not good'
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) said Friday the steep drop in markets over President Trump's tariffs is "not good" even as he defended Trump's long-term goal to shore up U.S. production. "The stock ...The Hill - 11h -
Ted Cruz and Other Senate Republicans Question Trump’s Tariffs
One of the president’s allies warns that the trade barriers could hurt American business and consumers. But he has yet to take any real steps to reverse them.The New York Times - 9h -
Senate on track to adopt GOP budget plan after marathon vote series
Votes are expected to last through the night before a final vote on the budget resolution.CBS News - 7h -
Thune faces GOP divisions on critical budget resolution
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) faces a number of divisions among Senate Republicans that could derail the Senate budget resolution, a measure that will be critical to passing President ...The Hill - 13h -
Republicans' calls for probe of Trump officials' Signal chat grow
Republican Oklahoma Senator James Lankford said on Sunday that a probe is "entirely appropriate".BBC News - 5d -
South Africa’s coalition in peril after ANC passes budget without partner
Business-friendly Democratic Alliance votes against the framework following weeks of infightingFinancial Times - 2d -
‘Loser’: Musk endures wave of gloating on X after liberal judge wins Wisconsin race
Democrats seize on result as a referendum on Musk and an emphatic repudiation of Trump’s richest supporter and ally. Democrats were tasting unfamiliar triumphalism on Wednesday after the election ...The Guardian - 2d