Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, signaled that she would be open to leaving the Republican Party. Pressed on whether she is considering becoming an independent, Murkowski replied, “I’m very independent-minded,” adding, “I just regret that our party is seemingly becoming a party of Donald Trump.” Murkowski demurred when asked… Continue reading Sen. Lisa Murkowski signals openness to leaving the GOP
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Former Congresswoman To Seek GOP Sen. Rick Scott’s Seat
Former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-Fla.) is launching a campaign to oust Republican Sen. Rick Scott, she announced Tuesday morning, becoming the highest-profile Democrat to announce a Senate bid in Republican-trending Florida. Her entry into the race marks an attempt by Democrats to make Florida a major Senate battleground in 2024, a year when keeping their… Continue reading Former Congresswoman To Seek GOP Sen. Rick Scott’s Seat
Hun Manet succeeds his father, Hun Sen, as leader of Cambodia
In a widely anticipated move, Hun Sen announced that Hun Manet, his oldest son, would succeed him as prime minister shortly after his Cambodian People’s Party won a landslide victory in July elections that were criticized by Western governments and rights groups as neither free nor fair because the main credible opposition party was barred from participating. His Cabinet includes… Continue reading Hun Manet succeeds his father, Hun Sen, as leader of Cambodia
Sen. Dianne Feinstein Claims She Is A Victim Of Financial Elder Abuse In Lawsuit
In a lawsuit filed on her behalf, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) has alleged that she is a victim of financial elder abuse by the trustees overseeing her late husband’s estate. The 90-year-old’s daughter, Katherine Feinstein, filed the suit earlier this month in a bid to remove the trustees, claiming that they are not doing their… Continue reading Sen. Dianne Feinstein Claims She Is A Victim Of Financial Elder Abuse In Lawsuit
Sen. Dianne Feinstein claims ‘financial elder abuse’ in lawsuit over husband’s estate
Sen. Dianne Feinstein is suing the trustees of a fund set up by her late husband, accusing them of committing “financial elder abuse” by allegedly refusing to pay the senator the millions of dollars she’s due. The suit was filed in San Francisco Superior Court last week by the 90-year-old California Democrat’s daughter, Katherine Feinstein,… Continue reading Sen. Dianne Feinstein claims ‘financial elder abuse’ in lawsuit over husband’s estate
Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Defense Of Trump Goes Spectacularly Awry
During Monday’s broadcast of Jesse Watters’ Fox News show, Graham said Trump’s mounting legal woes were “unfair,” claimed it was a weaponization of the law, was setting “a bad precedent” and insisted the former president’s fate should be left to voters. “The American people can decide whether they want him to be president or not,”… Continue reading Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Defense Of Trump Goes Spectacularly Awry
Why Sen. Chris Murphy Praised A Conservative Viral Hit
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) raised some eyebrows on Monday when he recommended that progressives keep an open mind about “Rich Men North of Richmond,” the country song by Oliver Anthony that became an overnight hit among conservatives last week. In a video now viewed millions of times, Anthony’s acoustic ballad expresses anger with a life… Continue reading Why Sen. Chris Murphy Praised A Conservative Viral Hit
‘The Velvet Hammer’: Sen. Tina Smith, A Rising Progressive Force
WASHINGTON ― Back home, her nickname is the “velvet hammer.” In Congress, she’s been out in front on virtually every priority issue for progressives, particularly abortion rights, climate change and Supreme Court expansion. Social justice advocates and organizers consider her one of their fiercest and most reliable allies in Washington. “She’s an unsung hero,” as… Continue reading ‘The Velvet Hammer’: Sen. Tina Smith, A Rising Progressive Force
Sen. Joe Manchin says he’s ‘absolutely’ thought about becoming an independent
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., said he has “absolutely” thought about becoming an independent in an interview with a West Virginia radio station Thursday, one of his strongest statements yet on his flirtation with exiting the Democratic Party. After criticizing the Biden’s administration’s implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act that he helped author and slamming President… Continue reading Sen. Joe Manchin says he’s ‘absolutely’ thought about becoming an independent
Sen. Dianne Feinstein Hospitalized For Fall
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) fell in her San Francisco home and was taken to the hospital, according to multiple outlets. “Senator Feinstein briefly went to the hospital yesterday afternoon as a precaution after a minor fall in her home,” spokesperson Adam Russell said. “All of her scans were clear and she returned home.” It was… Continue reading Sen. Dianne Feinstein Hospitalized For Fall