Category: politics
Ending Senate Filibuster, History Shows, Could Backfire for Republicans
Ending Senate Filibuster, History Shows, Could Backfire for Republicans
Lawsuit challenges effort to reform Missouri’s initiative petition process
A new lawsuit challenges state officials over the wording of a proposed constitutional amendment that would change the initiative petition process used by Missourians to pass amendments.
Federal Lawsuit Asks Judge To Stop Construction of Trump’s New Ballroom
The complaint asserts that the construction project is being done without ‘legally required approvals or reviews.’.
Zelenskyy meeting with European leaders on Russia war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with European leaders as he seeks to increase pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war with Russia. CBS News’ Ramy Inocencio reports.
Kyren Lacy’s death shows need for police reform .
“Every day we wake up, we fight battles nobody sees. Be kind. Be accountable. Be human.” —Ryan Clark
Trump cuts off trade talks with Canada over Reagan tariff ad
President Trump said Thursday he was cutting off trade negotiations with Canada, citing an ad campaign that used former President Ronald Reagan’s warnings about the long-term risks of tariffs amid the trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada. Trump in a post on Truth Social accused Canada of using the ad to “interfere” with a pending Supreme…
MN investment board cites concerns over political violence for delays, virtual meeting
A board of top state officials chaired by Gov. Tim Walz that oversees $155 billion of Minnesota’s retirement fund investments has repeatedly delayed meetings this year and held one virtually due to what they say are concerns about political violence. Minnesota’s State Board of Investment, which manages investments for 800, 000 members of three employee retirement [.].
From Truman to Trump: A Tale of Two White House Renovations
President Harry S. Truman consulted Congress, architects and a fine arts commission on everything from construction plans to fabric samples. President Trump is taking a different approach.
WH releases list of donors financing Trump’s East Wing ballroom expansion
Amazon, Apple, and Google are among the major companies contributing to President Donald Trump’s soon-to-be 90, 000-square-foot White House ballroom, joined by other tech firms, defense contractors, and individual donors.
NYC Mayorial Candidates Name Their Favorite Local Concert Venues
As Stereogum staff’s resident New York City resident, it’s my duty to remind you that the mayoral election will take place on Nov. 4 (the early voting period runs from Oct. 25 to Nov. 2, and you can find your poll site here). With less than two weeks to go and with three wildly different candidates on the ballot, I’d wager that most people have decided who they’re voting for by now. But for those still uncertain, last night’s debate offered some illuminating information.
The New York Times
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