Representatives Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Eli Crane (R-AZ), and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) condemned recent remarks by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on the government shutdown in social media posts. In recent comments to Punchbowl News, Sen. Schumer suggested that Democrats are gaining political momentum by refusing to vote in favor of the "clean" continuing resolution […] The post Andy Biggs, Eli Crane, and Juan Ciscomani Condemn Chuck Schumer's Shutdown Remark appeared first on Cactus P...| Cactus Politics
Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) is introducing legislation to expedite the federal contracting process for rebuilding the Grand Canyon's North Rim in the wake of the devastating Dragon Bravo Fire. As Cactus Politics previously reported, the Dragon Bravo Fire broke out in July and cut a wide swathe through the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, with […] The post Eli Crane Introduces Bill Expediting the Rebuilding of Grand Canyon's North Rim appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson explained why newly elected Representative Adelita Grijalva has not yet been sworn into office in an interview with C-Span Washington Journal. Adelita Grijalva won a special election last month to replace her late father, Raúl Grijalva, who previously represented Arizona in Congress. Upon arriving at the nation's capital, she expected to […] The post Speaker Johnson Emphasizes Government Shutdown in Delaying Grijalva's Oath appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ) and Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) have renewed calls for the Arizona House of Representatives to take action against State Representative John Gillette (R-30). As Cactus Politics covered in mid-September, State Rep. Gillette faced controversy after sharing an X post that received scrutiny. "We absolutely do not need a Muslim advisory anything in government," Gillette […] The post Greg Stanton, Yassamin Ansari Renew Calls for Ethics Investigation of John Gillet...| Cactus Politics
Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) has called upon Attorney General Pam Bondi to resolve a long-running federal lawsuit that has impacted the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office's operational capacity. For additional context, the Federal government filed a lawsuit against the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for racial profiling. In 2013, a court-ordered monitor was appointed to oversee reforms […] The post Andy Biggs Demands Relief for Maricopa County Sheriff's Office After Decade of Federal Ov...| Cactus Politics
Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) responded to a letter signed by Arizona's congressional Republicans, specifically calling out Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) on X. As Cactus Politics previously covered, Reps. Ciscomani, David Schweikert (R-AZ), Eli Crane (R-AZ), Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ), and Paul Gosar (R-AZ) sent a letter to Sens. Gallego and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), accusing them of "making unrelated […] The post Ruben Gallego Responds to GOP Letter to Reopen Government appeared first on Cactus P...| Cactus Politics
Democrats are pressuring Republicans to extend billions of dollars in federal tax credits that have dramatically lowered premiums and contributed to record-low rates of uninsured Americans. It’s a chance to talk about a winning issue — and maybe regain support from working-class voters.| Articles Archive - KFF Health News
Los demócratas ven este momento político como una oportunidad para hablar sobre la necesidad de que la atención médica sea accesible.| Articles Archive - KFF Health News
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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has announced that he will forgo his paycheck until the Government shutdown is resolved. In a social media post, Cruz blamed what he called "Senator Schumer's Shutdown," citing Democrat demands for expanded benefits. "Due to Senator Schumer's Shutdown over his deranged demand that we provide free healthcare for illegal aliens and […] The post Ted Cruz Requests Pay Withheld During Government Shutdown appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
U.S Senator John Cornyn (R), joined by Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), has introduced the Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization (SCAM) Act. The bipartisan bill is aimed at combating foreign cyber scams and holding transnational criminal organizations accountable for human trafficking, forced criminality, and cyber-enabled fraud that targets Americans. "Transnational criminal organizations who are ensnaring innocent victims and […] The post John Cornyn Introduced Bill to Counter Foreign Cybe...| Texas Politics
In an op-ed for The Washington Times, U.S. Representative August Pfluger (R) criticized the Biden-Harris Administration's energy policies and highlighted Republ| Texas Politics
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., has decided not to receive a "Lifetime Achievement Award," scheduled to be presented in November at the archdiocese's "Keep Hope Alive" celebration, according to a statement by Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich Sept. 30.| Catholic Review
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Congressional lawmakers failed to pass legislation to fund the federal government, resulting in a federal government shutdown at the end of September. Catholic groups that serve the poor urged lawmakers to end gridlock.| catholicreview.org
Arizona residents will spend the next two and a half years behind bars after orchestrating an elaborate s| Cactus Politics
Experts say there could be an average increase in health insurance rates for individual markets of over 16% — nearly 13% for small group markets — if enhanced tax credits are not extended.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Democratic leaders are adamantly opposed to the funding bill and are threatening a government shutdown if Republicans don't let them have a say on the measure.| Global News
FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the House Judiciary Committee this week for congressional oversig| Cactus Politics
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Arizona legislators are proceeding with additional hearings to examine potential fraud within the state's| Cactus 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
Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ| Cactus Politics
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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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
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
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
