Joe Biden is up with his first TV ad in Iowa, a 60-second spot that focused on his electability and his close ties to former President Barack Obama.
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Defending Trump’s Letter to the Editor
The Wall Street Journal defends running a letter to the editor from Donald Trump arguing that the 2020 election in Pennsylvania was stolen: “We trust our readers to make up…
Criminal Summons Erroneously Issued Against Cuomo
“A criminal summons charging former Gov. Andrew Cuomo with forcible touching was erroneously issued by Albany City Court on Thursday after a sheriff’s investigator shared paperwork with the court summarizing…
Coons Says Manchin and Sinema Back Biden’s Plan
Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) spoke to Frank Thorp of NBC News about whether Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) support President Biden’s new budget reconciliation framework: COONS: It’s…
Democrats Release Text of Budget Reconciliation Bill
Just as Democratic lawmakers were asking for the text of President Biden’s new budget reconciliation framework, the House Rules Committee released the text of the 1,684 page bill. Said Speaker…
GOP Lawmaker Barred from Flight
North Dakota state Rep. Jeff Hoverson (R) was barred from boarding a flight after he refused to allow a TSA agent to pat him down, KFYR-TV reports. Said Hoverson: “It…
Democrats Scramble to Complete Text of Bill
“House progressives intend to put out a resolution backing the administration’s social spending framework, but they still want to see final text before they’ll agree to vote for a bipartisan…
Biden’s Approval on Handling Economy Tanks
For the first time in AP-NORC polling, President Biden earns negative marks for his handling of the economy, with 58% disapproving and 41% approving. In March, 60% approved of Biden…
Select Panel Losing Patience with Mark Meadows
“Members of the House select committee investigating January 6 are losing patience with the pace of talks with former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, and some are considering…
Sinema Had Deal with Biden on Prescription Drugs
“Kyrsten Sinema struck an agreement on prescription drug pricing with President Joe Biden as part of Democrats’ social spending talks, though it’s at risk of ultimately being excluded as the…
Jayapal Says Votes Aren’t There for Infrastructure Bill
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) told reporters members of the House progressive caucus are prepared to stay through the weekend. She added: “We intend to vote for both bills when the…
Burr Called His Brother-in-Law Before Stock Dump
“After Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) dumped more than $1.6 million in stocks in February 2020 a week before the coronavirus market crash, he called his brother-in-law,” ProPublica reports. “They talked…
Obama Embraces Biden’s Budget Framework
Former President Barack Obama embraced the scaled down budget reconciliation framework released by President Biden, calling it a “giant leap forward” even as some progressives are concerned about what was…
How Do People Join Right-Wing Militias?
Mother Jones: “When members of right-wing paramilitary groups explain their motivations to the public, they usually give a set of similar, flattering answers—to protect the constitution, to preserve freedom, or…
Democrats Say SALT Relief Will Be In Final Bill
“Key House Democrats projected confidence state and local tax relief, known as SALT relief, would be in the final version of their reconciliation package, despite not being in the White…
Mitt Romney as Ted Lasso
Sen. Mitt Romney tweeted an animation of himself as Ted Lasso delivering biscuits to “the boss,” played by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. A follow up tweet called her “one tough cookie.”…
Sanders Says House Should Wait on Infrastructure Bill
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) told reporters he doesn’t think the House should pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill today, Politico reports. Said Sanders: “I think that the House should not be…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“I don’t think it’s hyperbole to say that the House and Senate majorities and my presidency will be determined by what happens in the next week.” — President Biden, quoted…
Yeah, It Would Be a BFD
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Pelosi Calls for Vote on Infrastructure Bill
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has called for a vote in the House on the bipartisan infrastructure bill later today, Politico reports. CNN reports that Pelosi told her members “don’t embarrass”…
Quote of the Day
“I think we’re gonna be in good shape.” — President Biden, leaving a meeting of the House Democratic caucus where he pitched his new framework for a budget reconciliation bill….
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