Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin (D) sent a late-night letter on Monday to Democrats in Maryland’s General Assembly, urging the state legislators to pass a new redistricting map. The map has …
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Most countries have failed to improve perceptions of public corruption within their borders over the last decade, a new survey found. Transparency International, a Berlin-based anti-corruption advocacy group, ranked 182 …
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Thune: ‘Not even close’ to enough votes to change filibuster rule to enact voting reform
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSenate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said “there aren’t anywhere close to the votes” needed to change the Senate’s filibuster rule to allow Republican-sponsored legislation to reform voter registration requirements …
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Live updates: Congress stares down DHS funding lapse; ICE, CBP chiefs testify before House
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDemocrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill are butting heads as the funding deadline for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) quickly approaches. Senate Republicans and the White House are drawing …
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FBI not aware of ‘continued’ communication between Guthrie family, suspected kidnappers as ransom deadline passes
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe FBI on Monday said it was “not aware of any continued communication between” Nancy Guthrie’s family and her suspected kidnappers, with a reported ransom deadline having already passed. “For …
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Cuba warns of aviation fuel shortage after Trump tariff threat
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCuba warned of an aircraft fuel shortage amid tensions with the U.S., according to a new report. According to a Sunday report from Spanish news outlet EFE, two sources told …
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Rove on GOP maintaining Senate control in midterms: ‘It could be close’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRepublican strategist Karl Rove said that the GOP may risk losing control of the Senate in next year’s midterms as the party faces rocky political territory. “Well, it could be …
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Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Sunday said President Trump is attempting to “subvert” midterm elections after a recent FBI raid at an election warehouse in Georgia. “I think [Trump] intends …
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Super Bowl ad slamming Bondi over Epstein files release airs
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAttorney General Pam Bondi was the subject of a Sunday Super Bowl ad that urges her to “tell the truth” in regard to the files pertaining to the deceased sex …
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Trump slams Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance as ‘one of the worst’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump on Sunday said that Super Bowl LX’s halftime show featuring Bad Bunny was “one of the worst.” The “Dákiti” rapper, who is from Puerto Rico, is known for …