McConnell Relents On Senate Filibuster Stalemate
NPR· 11 hours ago"With these assurances, I look forward to moving ahead with a power-sharing agreement modeled on that precedent." ....Va., and Sinema, D-Ariz., that they...
A former insider explains how the senate became a threat to American democracy
The Raw Story· 13 hours agoPresident Joe Biden has promised swift action on the pandemic, the economic crisis and more, but...
It's payback time in Arizona. GOP lawmakers moving to make it harder to vote in 2022
The Arizona Republic· 4 days agoSenate Bill 1069 proposes to remove people from the permanent early voting list (PEVL) if they don’t...
Transcript - What Biden Can Get Done
Slate· 5 days agoJoseph Robinette Biden Jr. do solemnly swear. Was it when Joe Biden took the oath of office 10 minutes early, the office was it when the marine band struck up Hail to the ...
Armin Laschet, the man who might succeed Angela Merkel
The Economist· 4 days ago“I MAY NOT be a great showman, but I am Armin Laschet—and you can trust that.” If the words with...
How to vote for Michigan’s Best Outdoor Dining in our 11 regional polls
MLive.com· 9 hours agoIt’s time to get cozy, Michigan! Now it’s time to vote in our regional polls, which opened today,...
Crisis done for now, but filibuster debate lingers in Senate
Las Vegas Review-Journal· 4 hours ago“I’m glad we’re finally able to get the Senate up and...the debate over the filibuster — the...
Illinois Becomes 1st State To Drop Cash Bail System
NPR· 1 day agoWashington, D.C., was an early pioneer. It eliminated bail in most instances in the 1990s. Cash bail is rarely...: You seldom see people sitting in jail for low-level crimes ...
EXPLAINER: A look at Portugal's presidential election
San Francisco Chronicle· 3 days agoThe president in Portugal has no legislative powers, which lie with parliament and the government,...
For 1st Black Pentagon chief, racism challenge is personal
San Francisco Chronicle· 3 days agoCapitol, where retired and current military members were among the rioters touting far-right...