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Today in History: May 2, Nelson Mandela claims victory in first democratic South Africa elections
San Francisco Chronicle· 4 days agoToday is Thursday, May 2, the 123rd day of 2024. On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela claimed victory in the wake of South Africa’s first democratic elections; President F.W. de ...
True or False? Gas Prices Always Fall During Election Seasons
The State· 2 days agoThe theory pops up all the time, as does the idea that the president can control gas prices. There’s a theory that comes up repeatedly, the crux of which is that gas prices tend to fall in the ...
‘Bizarre’: Why did Rand Paul miss the Ukraine foreign aid vote?
McClatchy Washington Bureau· 16 hours ago‘Bizarre’: Why did Rand Paul miss the Ukraine foreign aid vote? When asked who would win a Senate race between McConnell and Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear if the election were held that day, Paul replied: “Beshear.”
Appeals court upholds conviction of GOP operative who steered Russian money to Trump camp
Politico· 7 days agoU.S. District Judge Trevor...release in June. Both Ron and Rand Paul — the former Texas...
Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
Seattle Times· 4 days agoA Kentucky man who stormed the U.S. Capitol while carrying a Confederate battle flag was sentenced...
Biden backs abortion-rights referendum, denounces Florida ban
New York Daily News· 3 days agoPresident Biden jetted to Florida Tuesday to denounce a Republican-backed abortion ban that goes...
Playbook PM: Will Dems’ bailout of Johnson turn bitter?
Politico· 7 days agoOUT AND ABOUT — Eric Hyers, campaign manager for Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s reelection, celebrated winning the Pollie Award for campaign manager of the year at The Hamilton ...
Democrats weigh prospect of helping Johnson save his job as House speaker
Roanoke Times· 7 days agoSome Democrats are entertaining the prospect of coming to House Speaker Mike Johnson’s rescue should...
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 4.25.24
Florida Politics· 1 day agoThe Lincoln Project, the group known for its humorous anti-Donald Trump advertisements, has won two...
Biden visits Tampa to talk about Florida’s six-week abortion ban
WFLA· 3 days agoPresident Joe Biden is wading deeper into the fight over abortion rights that has energized...