Rep. Pete Sessions (R) is leading a group of Republican lawmakers in urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reject the rescheduling of marijuana under federal law, warning that it would harm public health and benefit criminal enterprises. The post Sessions Says ‘MarijuaNO’ to Pam Bondi and the DOJ appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
From the commentary, "Democrats wanting their party to take back power should promise relief to a public wearied by daily Trumpian chaos."| West Central Tribune
This post is for historical informational purposes only. Please do not refer to this post for information pertaining to current Claims Conference programs. Visit What We Do for current program guidelines and information. Thank you. June 6, 2011 In a letter to Congress, six major Jewish organizations that have been long-time advocates for Holocaust survivors warn that […] The post Major Jewish Organizations Oppose Proposed Holocaust Insurance Legislation appeared first on Claims Conference.| Claims Conference
A new Emerson College poll finds Senator John Cornyn (R) and Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) locked in a statistical tie in the race for the Republican nominati| Texas Politics
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, has called on President Trump (R) to formal| Texas Politics
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — During a contentious hearing, a top Republican on the House Committee on Homeland Security on July 16 appeared to walk back a previous statement that Catholic entities are among the nongovernmental organizations subject to a probe by the committee about their work with migrants.| catholicreview.org
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California progressives rejoiced as democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won the New York mayoral primary. But replicating it may be harder in California.| CalMatters
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ramping up efforts to control a dangerous livestock pest by releasing millions of sterile flies over Texas The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ramping up efforts to control a dangerous livestock pest by releasing millions of sterile flies over Texas and Mexico, targeting the New World Screwworm (NWS), a flesh-eating maggot that threatens American agriculture.| Texas Politics
The House of Representatives has passed the ‘| Cactus Politics
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The Republican-led "One Big Beautiful Bill," which would remove Social Security taxes for the great majority of older Americans, is expected| Cactus Politics
Leaders We Deserve has endorsed| Cactus Politics
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Arizona continues to receive national recognition for granting families significant authority over their chi| Cactus Politics
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Arizona faces a potential government shutdown with just days remaining before the June 30 deadline. This wou| Cactus Politics
Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota is one of three governors who appeared before the congressional committee. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also testified.| Park Rapids Enterprise
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U.S Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), the Democratic National Party (DNC), and other Democrats released a huge wave of fundraising requests early on Friday, using the incident from Thursday where Padilla was detained and briefly handcuffed as a catalyst for donations.| California Globe
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Republican lawmakers are at an apparent impasse regardi| Cactus Politics
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The 2nd District Democrat is hosting town hall meetings this week in Republican congressional districts in Minnesota. Her colleagues representing those districts want a House ethics review.| Perham Focus
Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota is one of three governors who appeared before the congressional committee. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also testified.| Perham Focus
Gov. Tim Walz is set to appear alongside governors from New York and Illinois over immigration enforcement as part of a hearing with “sanctuary governors.”| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Gov. Tim Walz is set to appear alongside governors from New York and Illinois over immigration enforcement as part of a hearing with “sanctuary governors.”| Perham Focus
Officials say the state is looking at a potential reduction of $1.2-$1.6 billion in Medicaid funding per year and that just over a third of the state’s current budget comprises federal funds.| InForum
U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Steve Daines recently announced the bipartisan PROTECT Act, which is aimed at combating drug trafficking in Native American communities.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Steve Daines recently announced the bipartisan PROTECT Act, which is aimed at combating drug trafficking in Native American communities.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
Anti-abortion lawmakers are trying to dismantle the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. Learn more about this decades-long law protecting patients and providers from violent protesters and take action to stop its repeal. Just days after the bombing of a fertility clinic, anti-abortion advocates work to dismantle the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act.| Center for Reproductive Rights
Vote tallies as of 11:59 p.m. Tuesday showed Republican Michelle Fischbach holding a commanding two-to-one lead over Democratic challenger A.J. Peters.| Bemidji Pioneer
A rare fracture among Republicans helped stall what would have been the most extreme escalation yet of anti-BDS laws in the U.S., Robert Inlakesh reports. By Robert Inlakesh MintPress News A sweeping pro-Israel bill backed by Republican leadership and American Israel Public Affairs Committe| Consortium News
The third-term senator looks to fill Rep. Angie Craig’s seat, following her announcement to run for U.S. Senate.| Rochester Post Bulletin
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President Donald Trump recently unveiled a list of tariffs| Cactus Politics
Almost all of Arizona's Congressional delegation has united behind Representative Juan Ciscomani's (| Cactus Politics
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Agenda includes extending tax cuts, tightening border security and deportations| Superior Telegram
Agenda includes extending tax cuts, tightening border security and deportations| Detroit Lakes Tribune
From the commentary, "... It's pretty naive to think that Trump cares about the people who put him in office. All he wanted was their votes. He got them."| West Central Tribune
From the commentary, "Unfortunately ... the people who have created the problem pay no penalty for their refusal to do what used to be called the right thing."| West Central Tribune
Summary: Donald Trump would do well to withdraw from the field and allow younger and less controversial candidates to replace him. His record of policy successes while president are undeniable (except for those in denial), but his narcissistic personality contributed to his loss. It is also…| West Central Tribune
Dozens of people, frustrated with the current administration and U.S. Congress, bundled up for the extremely cold temperatures on Wednesday to protest outside U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach's Willmar office.| West Central Tribune
Minnesota congresswoman Smith said the decision to step out of the race for 2026 is “not political, it is entirely personal.”| InForum
Following the first vote to elect a Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, former Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has reached the threshold to retain the gavel. This moment could've been a massive roadblock not only for Republicans in the lower chamber but for President-elect Donald Trump (R) as the 2024 election is certified on Jan. 6.| Texas Politics
Former Air Force Pilot and current congressman – Representative August Pfluger (R-TX) – sounded the alarm after seeing videos of China’s sixth-generation aircraft displayed in the skies. You can see a video and pictures of the new technology below:| Texas Politics
"There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle," Gaetz said on social media.| Superior Telegram
Democrats outline concerns over sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick for attorney general, and call on Reps. Michelle Fischbach and Majority Whip Tom Emmer to act| St. Cloud Live
Democrats outline concerns over sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick for attorney general, and call on Reps. Michelle Fischbach and Majority Whip Tom Emmer to act| Bemidji Pioneer
Democrats outline concerns over sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick for attorney general, and call on Reps. Michelle Fischbach and Majority Whip Tom Emmer to act| Rochester Post Bulletin
Vice President Kamala Harris (D) is receiving some blowback from conservatives after wearing earphones while exiting the VP motorcade and entering Air Force Two, alleging she did so to avoid questions from the press.| Texas Politics
Representatives Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Wesley Hunt (R-TX) are calling out Democrats for their disdain of voter ID laws as progressives have called the measure “racist” and believe it will disproportionately and purposely affect black voters.| Texas Politics
Goldman Sachs – one of the world’s leading financial services firms – has decided to leave the Climate Action 100+ Network (CAN), a group dedicated to “fight the climate crisis and to achieve social justice.” This group has grabbed the attention of Republicans in the House Judiciary Committee who described the organization as a “cartel” that looks to enforce action from corporate greenhouse gas emitters. Representative Randy Weber (R-TX), especially after Goldman Sachs broke gro...| Texas Politics
White, a Republican, is a former pro basketball player known for spreading conspiracy theories. He will run against U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat, on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.| St. Cloud Live
The two-term incumbent will face off against DFL candidate AJ Peters in the Nov. 5 general election.| Alexandria Echo Press
Voters this fall will see a rematch between the incumbent Republican and his DFL challenger.| Duluth News Tribune
Two men with very different backgrounds and priorities will face off for the right to challenge longtime DFL incumbent Amy Klobuchar.| Duluth News Tribune
Joyce Lacey, endorsed by the Independence-Alliance Party, spoke about the coming race against incumbent Sen. Amy Klobuchar and the winner of the GOP primary.| Rochester Post Bulletin
Twitter is a popular social medium for members of U.S. Congress, and the platform has become focal for framing policy discussions for constituents and the media. The current study examines the corpus of N = 5,768 Congressional tweets sent on the day of and week following the 2018 Parkland shooting, over 25 percent of which (n = 1,615) were related to the shooting. Democrats were far more likely to engage Parkland as a prominent topic in their Twitter feeds. Democrats framed Parkland discussio...| Journal of Mass Violence Research
