House Dems weigh further guns action beyond 'red flag' laws
“We believe that it is worth fighting for, regardless of the political consequences,” writes one large group.
“We believe that it is worth fighting for, regardless of the political consequences,” writes one large group.
The issue is poised to take on a heightened role in several competitive swing-state Senate races. Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, the exception to Senate Democrats’ refusal to talk about rolling back pandemic restrictions, on Thursday said that Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak’s decision to end mask mandates was “the right call.” She is among the … Read more
Today, Cutter joins playbook author Ryan Lizza to explain what it’s like behind the scenes of a SCOTUS approval process – and what’s keeping her up at night about the process this time. About the SCOTUS Sherpa Roll Ryan: Why is it called Sherpa? Stephanie: Because you’re taking the person through the Senate. One of … Read more
Leigh Vogel/Getty A deeply wonky high-tech investment bill wasn’t meant to be Democrats’ plan A—or their plan B, C, or D. But with the vast majority of President Joe Biden’s economic, climate, and social welfare agenda stymied in the all-but-buried Build Back Better Act, Democrats are getting creative. They are putting at least some of … Read more
It’s part of the stalled Social Spending Act, but many lawmakers have looked into the issue.
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at a news conference to discuss the state reopening of Universal Studios in Hollywood, California on June 15, 2021. (Patrick T Fallon / AFP) The paralysis of politics in Congress has us turning our attention away from Washington and looking at the states: What can the Democrats do when they … Read more
Robert Reich, Secretary of Labor of the Clinton era, said that the crisis offered Biden a unique opportunity to make policy changes that he would otherwise find difficult to explain. “Even if he wants to be perceived as cautious and prudent on issues such as income support and health care, the pandemic gives him more … Read more