Politics

Steven Olikara is the aspiring dark horse in the race to unseat GOP Sen. Ron Johnson

7:25am August 05, 2022

by John Burnett

A long-shot Democratic candidate in Wisconsin is running for the U.S. Senate. He is hoping to capture favor with voters who are sick of polarization and partisan demonization.

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Democrats are moving forward with a climate, tax and health care bill

7:22am August 05, 2022

Senate Democrats are scheduled to start a debate this weekend on a bill that would provide historic investments in climate change, health care measures and tax changes.

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News brief: monkeypox cases, Democrats' climate and tax bill, Alex Jones trial

6:34am August 05, 2022

Biden declares monkeypox a public health emergency. Senate Democrats clear a hurdle to a climate, health care and tax package. Alex Jones is ordered to pay two Sandy Hook parents more $4 million.

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Miami-Dade County Elections Department employees check the tabulation made by voting equipment that will be used in the upcoming state primary election.

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New data sheds light on one method to combat election lies

5:00am August 05, 2022

by Miles Parks

Positive messaging about democratic values like freedom and unity seems to have a meaningful effect on whether voters say they trust voting results.

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) said Thursday that she would "move forward" with Senate Democrats' spending bill to tackle climate change, health care and tax reforms.

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Sinema says she will move forward with Senate Democrats' climate, health and tax bill

11:28pm August 04, 2022

by Deepa Shivaram

The Arizona senator said late Thursday that she will move forward with the Inflation Reduction Act after Democrats reached an agreement to narrow the carried interest tax provision.

Arizona Republican candidate for governor Kari Lake speaks at an election-night gathering in Scottsdale, Ariz., Aug. 02, 2022.

Kari Lake, news anchor turned election denier, is Arizona GOP nominee for governor

10:11pm August 04, 2022

by Ben Giles

Kari Lake, who has spent her campaign spreading election lies, was endorsed by Trump. Her rival, Karrin Taylor Robson, was backed by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and former Vice President Mike Pence.

Infowars founder Alex Jones listens to a supporter at the Texas State Capital building on April 18, 2020 in Austin, Texas.

A jury says InfoWars' Alex Jones must pay 2 Sandy Hook parents more than $4 million

7:01pm August 04, 2022

The InfoWars host and creator will have to pay $4.1 million to two parents whose 6-year-old son was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012. Jones spent years claiming the mass shooting as a hoax.

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Hungary's prime minister calls for culture war at right-wing conference in Dallas

6:34pm August 04, 2022

by David Folkenflik

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán headlined a conservative political conference in Dallas. In Hungary, he has a "zero migration" policy and has sought to suppress independent voices of dissent.

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that the Senate would vote to move forward on the Inflation Reduction Act, the Democrats' package that tackles climate change, prescription drugs and inflation, this weekend.

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Senate will take up Democrats' tax, climate and health bill on Saturday, Schumer says

6:26pm August 04, 2022

by Deepa Shivaram

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has repeatedly said Democrats are on track to pass the Inflation Reduction Act in the coming days, but a few roadblocks still stand in the way.

Florida's DeSantis suspends state attorney who pledged not to enforce abortion bans

5:29pm August 04, 2022

by Stephanie Colombini

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren, saying he neglected his duty by not enforcing some laws — including those involving abortion restrictions.

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