Statuesque Rev. Graham tribute comes to the Capitol, but shies away from the limelight
One perk of covering Congress is that you get to see the Capitol statues after hours. But not always at their best. Such was the case a week ago Friday. I cut through Statuary Hall of the Capitol around 6:30 pm, et, after my TV piece about a House hearing and public broadcasting aired. I Read More
Bashing governor in publicly funded campaign ads is OK in Connecticut legislative races, court rules
Connecticut’s Supreme Court on Monday ruled that state elections officials violated the constitutional free speech rights of two Republicans running for the state legislature when it fined them thousands of dollars for criticizing the Democratic governor in ads paid for by their publicly funded campaigns in 2014. In a 5-0 decision, the justices overturned the Read More
‘Expect coming years to be…’: Jaishankar amid conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza
He said that no one expected the Russia-Ukraine conflict to continue for over three years, or an attack on Israel of such a massive scale taking place on October 7
At five hour hearing, no one is happy with Texas Medical Board’s proposed abortion guidance
Doctors, lawyers and advocates say the state board’s new guidance still doesn’t clarify when doctors can legally perform abortions.
Sen. Joe Manchin tells GOP colleagues: ‘When you get a chance to secure the border, take it’
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., on Monday had some words for his Republican colleagues who may be on the fence about voting on another border bill later this week. Asked whether he would vote on a second attempt at passing a border bill, Schumer said he would always vote to secure the border “better than what Read More
Biden rejects ICC allegations against Israel: ‘What’s happening is not genocide’
President Biden on Monday said he rejects allegations by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israel’s conduct amid its war against Hamas as the ICC seeks to pursue arrest warrants for Israeli leaders and the top echelon of the terrorist group. Biden was speaking in the White House Rose Garden with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Read More
Primary ballots give Montana voters a chance to re-think their local government structures
Montana primary ballots up for consideration this year will offer voters a unique opportunity to audit the structures and powers of their city and county governments. This local government review appears as a “study commission question” toward the end of ballot forms. Most urban voters will see two entries — one for city and one Read More
Arpaio verdict reportedly costing taxpayers some $314 million
Seven years after Joe Arpaio was ousted as sheriff of Arizona’s most populous county, taxpayers are still footing the bills from a racial profiling verdict over his signature immigration crackdowns – and those costs have been getting heavier since. The tab for the legal and compliance costs in overhauling the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is Read More
Biden’s DOJ threatens another GOP state with lawsuit over anti-illegal immigration efforts
The Biden administration is threatening to sue yet another Republican-led state over its efforts to crack down on illegal immigration — after suing two other states over their respective anti-illegal immigration bills. The Department of Justice has written to Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and Attorney General Gentner Drummond about HB 4156 — legislation that makes Read More
Trump says Judge Merchan has way to gain back ‘respect’ despite presiding over ‘witch hunt’ trial
Former President Donald Trump said the judge presiding over the NY v. Trump trial, Juan Merchan, can earn back “respect” if he rules to dismiss the case. “This case should be dropped by the judge. I think the judge, if he did, that … could gain the respect back. The appellate court has to step Read More