Senate Democratic candidates in key races fundraise off scrapping filibuster
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Senate Democratic candidates in key races fundraise off scrapping filibuster

Leading Democratic Senate candidates in three key races where their party aims to flip a red seat blue in the 2022 midterm elections are hauling in campaign cash as they spotlight their opposition to the legislative filibuster, which many in their party are hoping to scrap to advance key policy initiatives. Rep. Val Demings of…

House GOP reelection committee smashes fundraising records, outpacing Democrats
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House GOP reelection committee smashes fundraising records, outpacing Democrats

Building up resources as it aims to recapture the House of Representatives majority in the 2022 midterms, the House Republican reelection arm says it hauled in a record $20.1 in fundraising last month. And the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) also reported early Wednesday that it brought in a record $45.4 million during the April-June…

Texas’ Abbott says Biden, Dems must stop ‘misinformation’ spread on voting bill
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Texas’ Abbott says Biden, Dems must stop ‘misinformation’ spread on voting bill

Gov. Greg Abbott, the Texas Republican, took to Twitter late Tuesday to blame President Biden for willfully spreading “misinformation” about the state GOP’s sweeping elections overhaul bill. Biden, who was in Old City, Philadelphia, on Tuesday rebuked the bill in no uncertain terms. He said proponents of the election security measures are engaging in “21st…

‘Where is Biden?’ chant breaks out at Florida protest in support of Cuba
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‘Where is Biden?’ chant breaks out at Florida protest in support of Cuba

A protest broke out in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday in support of the anti-government protesters in Cuba and participants appealed to the Biden administration to take a firmer stance on the crackdown in Havana. “Where is Biden?” the protesters chanted, according to Fox 13 News. “Where is Biden?” Protests have broken out across the state…

Schumer announces $3.5 trillion spending plan to pair with infrastructure package
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Schumer announces $3.5 trillion spending plan to pair with infrastructure package

In a late-night announcement Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Budget Committee had reached an agreement to allot $3.5 trillion for a spending package that would complete President Biden’s infrastructure plan. “The Budget Committee has come to an agreement,” Schumer told reporters following a closed-door meeting with Democratic lawmakers. “You add that to…

Report: U.S. Hotel Industry Faces Closures, Income Loss Post Pandemic

Report: U.S. Hotel Industry Faces Closures, Income Loss Post Pandemic

“The road to recovery for the hotel industry is long with 21 of the top 25 U.S. hotel markets remaining in a depression or recession,” a news release announcing the report said. “The new data shows urban hotels are still in a ‘depression’ cycle while the overall U.S. hotel industry remains in a ‘recession.’” The…

Trump dismissed Buttigieg, Bloomberg as serious contenders: book
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Trump dismissed Buttigieg, Bloomberg as serious contenders: book

A new book claims to shed light on former President Trump’s mindset in February of 2020, when his approval rating was surging, and contains several quotes encapsulating the fierce contempt he held toward various Democratic presidential candidates. Wall Street Journal reporter Michael Bender’s book, released this Tuesday and titled, “Frankly, We Did Win This Election:…

Lindsey Graham torches NY Dems for targeting Chick-fil-A
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Lindsey Graham torches NY Dems for targeting Chick-fil-A

Sen. Lindsey Graham slammed New York state Democrats over their attempt to stop Chick-fil-A from operating in rest stops due to concerns over the company’s religious-based opposition to gay marriage. “If such a disastrous move ever came about – banning a commercial business due to them expressing their First Amendment rights – it would set…

Joe Manchin on ‘Infrastructure’ Bills: ‘We’ve Put Enough Free Money Out’

Joe Manchin on ‘Infrastructure’ Bills: ‘We’ve Put Enough Free Money Out’

When speaking to reporters, Manchin gave a stark warning that both the bipartisan plan and the reconciliation package including Democrat wish list items require full funding. “I think everything should be paid for. We’ve put enough free money out,” Manchin said to reporters. A frequent swing voter, the West Virginia senator could cause problems for…