Author: Marianna Sotomayor

Washington Post – Politics:

Rep. Pramila Jayapal is at the center of Democrats’ ire over the bungled rollout, and eventual withdrawal, of a letter urging diplomacy with Russia in the face of nuclear threats.

Washington Post – Politics:

The most vulnerable Democrats in the party’s Class of 2018 are fighting for their political career. But they’ve always had the odds against them.

Washington Post – Politics:

A new book unveils how House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) unraveled after Jan. 6, 2021, choosing to regain Trump’s trust over defending colleagues and democracy.

Washington Post – Politics:

Florida is now emerging as a glaring warning for Democrats if they fail to aggressively court Hispanic voters in other states, some party strategists say.

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The continuing resolution will extend current government funding levels until Dec. 16. It also includes $12.4 billion in military and diplomatic spending to help Ukraine and $18.8 billion for domestic disaster recovery efforts.

Washington Post – Politics:

Recent polls suggest GOP gains in the House could be smaller than previously expected — a worry for lawmakers who believe a new class of Trump allies could embolden the ultraconservative and rebellious House Freedom Caucus.

Washington Post – Politics:

After tense negotiations, House Democrats reached an agreement to fund police and hold them to account, undercutting a GOP attack ahead of the midterms.

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The legislation would clearly reaffirm the vice president has no role in validating a presidential election beyond acting as a figurehead that oversees the counting process.

Washington Post – Politics:

A group of five senators, led by Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), is scrambling to get 10 Republicans to support the measure.