Washington Post – Politics:
Thomas Christopher Ross is running for Missouri’s House District 161 after narrowly winning the Republican primary against Louise Secker.
Category: Politics
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Ken Paxton and the politics of timepieces
Washington Post – Politics:
Ken Paxton campaigned while wearing a very expensive watch, some political observers believe. Will it hurt his race?
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Trump to use Qatari plane for international trip despite security worries
Washington Post – Politics:
President Donald Trump plans to fly to Ireland next week aboard the Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar. Plans to take the plane out of service to upgrade its security have slipped to later this fall.
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Court throws out Missouri congressional map, helping Democrats keep seat
Washington Post – Politics:
In addition, Maryland’s high court cleared the way for voters to decide in November whether to back a plan to eliminate a GOP-held seat in 2028.
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Trump officials say work will start on triumphal arch within two weeks
Washington Post – Politics:
The planned 250-foot-tall structure near Arlington National Cemetery is one of the president’s top construction priorities.
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions
Washington Post – Politics:
The question of whether President Donald Trump’s restrictions can move forward in time for November’s midterm elections has been the subject of a dizzying legal battle in recent weeks.
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Connecticut senator urges Democrats to speak up about fighting corporate power
Washington Post – Politics:
As Chris Murphy walks the length of his state for the 10th time, he warned that those in his party must tell voters how the economy benefits the ultrarich.
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Vance says he doesn’t know when Iran conflict will end — it’s up to Iran
Washington Post – Politics:
The vice president also defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from recent criticism.
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GOP-led House scraps two weeks of work ahead of midterms
Washington Post – Politics:
The move gives candidates more time to sell themselves to voters. It means little, if any, legislation is likely to pass Congress before November.