Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-NC) is not running for reelection to his North Carolina seat after it was redrawn to favor Republicans, but he is introducing legislation to take the redistricting process out of the hands of state legislatures. Nickel introduced the bill on Tuesday that would create independent commissions of 15 people in each state […]
Maryland‘s open Senate seat contest is more competitive than expected, leading Democrats and Republicans from across the country to pour millions of dollars into the state. With Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) retiring from Congress, both Democratic and Republican candidates are spending millions of dollars just a month ahead from the state’s primary. The top contender […]
Many state capitol buildings feel unapproachable, tucked away downtown or barricaded behind lanes of noisy traffic. Not so in Salt Lake City. The Utah Capitol sits at the mouth of a verdant canyon, flanked by parks and neighborhoods, perched below the Wasatch Mountains and presiding over the city with authority. It’s a grand building, just over a century old, with a copper-clad dome and a neoclassical design that mirrors the U.S. Capitol. Inside, the state Legislature convenes every January for...
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson has laid it all on the table: He’s staking his speakership—and his cozy relationship with Donald Trump—on aid to Ukraine, and putting his fate in the hands of Democrats. Democrats, in turn, are not going to make it easy for him. In an impassioned speech Wednesday, Johnson argued that getting aid to Ukraine was paramount, even if putting that bill on the floor will likely trigger a move to oust him. “This is a critical time right now, a critical time on the...
A woman whose son works for a House Democrat told the court that it would not affect her ability to serve as a juror on the Trump hush money case and be fair and impartial.
Alison Raine, Sales Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes, said: “We want our customers’ home moving journey to be as stress-free as possible, and that includes keeping their pets happy! That’s why we’ve teamed up with the RSPCA to ensure a happy move all round.” The RSPCA, which has a branch in Northamptonshire, is encouraging buyers to plan ahead and minimise the impact on pets. Dominika Jagoda, Companion Animals Expert at the RSPCA, said: “Moving house can be a stressful time for...
Rep. Adam Schiff speaks with CNN’s Jake Tapper
New Castle, Delaware—A US based Liberian journalist, Moses D. Sandy, says district-10 Rep Yekeh Kolubah, is an unfit lawmaker and he must be expelled from the national legislature. Rep. Kolubah represents district-10 in the House of Representative. The district is located in Montserrado County and it has a population of over 57,000 people. Rep. Kolubah []
Rep. Ritchie Torres pointed out that attacking Israel helps Hamas hold on to the hostages. Progs around the US want the war to continue, in other words.
Four Dutch cities are among the top five most expensive in Europe to rent a home, according to research by rental property website HousingAnywhere, which focuses on student accommodation and housing for young professionals. In total, 65,000 plus properties in 28 European cities were analysed for the report. Of them 98% were furnished and 62% included bills. Amsterdam topped the list, with an average rent of €2,275 for a flat, €963 for a room in a shared flat and €1740
Some Democrats are entertaining the prospect of coming to House Speaker Mike Johnson's rescue should Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., force a vote seeking his ouster, though it will likely depend on his ability to deliver an emergency aid package focused on Ukraine and Israel. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of
Some Democrats are entertaining the prospect of coming to House Speaker Mike Johnson’s rescue should Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., force a vote seeking his ouster, though it will likely depend on his ability to deliver an emergency aid package focused on Ukraine and Israel. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York has suggested that […]