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politics18 days ago•3 min saved

Golden’s GOP endorsement sparks Democratic backlash in Lawler race

Retiring Rep. Jared Golden endorsed Republican Rep. Mike Lawler for reelection, drawing sharp anger from House Democrats who doubt the move will sway voters in a district that backed Harris in 2024. The endorsement could complicate Golden’s ally Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, while Democrats plan substantial additional spending in Lawler’s race through a main PAC, highlighting ongoing tensions over bipartisanship in a closely watched contest.

via Axios|

#bipartisanship #endorsement #house-democrats

politics18 days ago•18 min saved

Maine Democrat not seeking reelection endorses Republican in tight NY House race

Jared Golden, a Maine Democrat who is not seeking reelection, endorsed Republican Mike Lawler for reelection in a competitive New York House race, saying Lawler has been a true partner.

via The Washington Post|

#bipartisanship #elections-2026 #house-elections

politics21 days ago•23 min saved

Senate Hold Halts Bipartisan AI Data-Center Power Bill After House Vote

In Washington, Sen. Martin Heinrich, the lone Senate Democrat, blocked a bipartisan bill—the Ratepayer Protection Act—designed to require large electricity users (such as AI data centers) to pay for grid upgrades, despite the House passing the measure 417-3; Heinrich argued it doesn’t go far enough and pushed an alternative GRID Savings Act, while Republicans accused him of delaying relief as AI infrastructure costs loom ahead of the midterm elections.

via New York Post|

#ai-data-centers #bipartisanship #data-centers

politics22 days ago•3 min saved

Senate blocks House data-center cost shield, pushes tougher GRID Savings Act

Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) pressed a House-passed Ratepayer Protection Act to make tech companies fund the energy infrastructure for data centers, but Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) blocked it, preferring his tougher GRID Savings Act. Heinrich argued the House bill doesn’t go far enough, while GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno objected to moving Heinrich’s alternative forward, despite broad House support (417-3). The clash underscores midterm debates over data-center energy costs and affordability.

via CBS News|

#bipartisanship #congress #data-centers

politics22 days ago•3 min saved

Democrats push Johnson to stay in session to push AI safeguards

More than 100 House Democrats are pressing Speaker Mike Johnson to keep Congress in session until lawmakers pass meaningful, bipartisan AI safeguards. Johnson has shown reluctance to extend the session and warned against overregulation, while planning a meeting with top AI lab executives as the House heads into a post-midterm recess.

via politico.com|

#ai-regulation #bipartisanship #congress

politics24 days ago•4 min saved

Cross-aisle Democrats back GOP rule to unlock House votes

Two Democratic lawmakers, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA) and Rep. Jared Golden (ME), voted with Republicans to advance a GOP rule that tees up votes on measures including sanctions on Russia’s trading partners and EPA rollbacks, the second such cross‑party move in three weeks. The 214–211 tally included a handful of Republicans who agreed after talks; Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries indicated a serious response earlier but offered no public punishment. Golden is retiring and Perez seeks reelection in a Trump‑leaning district, while GOP floor activity also included a push from Rep. Harris on suspending the federal gas tax ahead of the midterms.

via Politico|

#bipartisanship #congress #democrats

politics1 month ago•394 min saved

Fetterman Surprises GOP Convention with Bipartisan Praise for McCormick

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared via video at the Republican midterm convention to praise Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick and tout working with Donald Trump, signaling a willingness to cross party lines as the midterms approach. The appearance drew muted applause in the hall and prompted criticism from some Democrats back home, highlighting Fetterman’s ongoing bipartisan outreach.

via NBC News|

#bipartisanship #fetterman #gop-convention

politics1 month ago•201 min saved

Centrist Democrats Back GOP Rule, Sparking Backlash

Two centrist Democrats, Rep. Jared Golden of Maine and Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington, voted with Republicans to back a GOP procedural rule, clearing the way for GOP-led votes (including a Maine lobstermen protections bill) and enabling further messaging votes like a resolution to condemn socialism. The cross‑aisle move drew anger from Democrats and raised questions about loyalty and potential consequences, but it helped prevent a larger defeat and allowed Republican leaders to push their agenda amid intra‑party tensions.

via CNN|

#bipartisanship #congress #democrats

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

House GOP aims for fast-track funding fix as deadline looms

House Republicans plan a quick floor vote on the Senate-passed stopgap continuing resolution to reset the Sept. 30 funding deadline to Dec. 11, potentially under suspension that requires a bipartisan two-thirds majority; Democrats may back the Senate version, and the White House supports the bill, which includes provisions the administration favors. The live updates also note Senate Democrats urging Netanyahu to curb West Bank violence and discuss the political impact of the current U.S. trade actions on November elections.

via Politico|

#bipartisanship #government-shutdown #house-republicans

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Jeffries-Kushner Meeting Signals Potential Bipartisan Outreach Ahead of Midterms

Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries privately met with Jared Kushner in what reports describe as a bid to explore bipartisan avenues with the White House as the November midterms loom; talks reportedly covered housing, immigration, and the cost of living, with Jeffries urging Republicans to drop a 'my-way-or-the-highway' approach. Kushner suggested a follow-up with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. The meeting underscores potential Democratic-White House cooperation should they win back the House, while Republicans dismiss the encounter and critics question Kushner’s influence.

via Al Jazeera|

#bipartisanship #hakeem-jeffries #jared-kushner

politics1 month ago•13 min saved

Nancy Kassebaum: Kansas trailblazer who shaped health reform dies at 94

Nancy Kassebaum, a three-term Kansas senator and rare female pioneer in U.S. politics, dies at 94. She helped shepherd health care reform in the 1990s, notably the Kennedy-Kassebaum Act (HIPAA) ensuring affordable coverage when changing jobs and protecting health data privacy. A centrist who worked across party lines with Bob Dole, she was Kansas’ first woman elected to a full Senate term, later marrying former Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker. Her legacy includes civility in politics and recognition with the Presidential Citizens Medal in 2025.

via Politico|

#bipartisanship #hipaa #kansas

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Jeffries and Kushner in NYC: Quiet bid for cross-aisle cooperation

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner in Manhattan to discuss potential bipartisan cooperation between Democrats and the Trump administration, including housing and immigration; the specifics were not disclosed; the encounter—first reported by The New York Times—occurs as the 2026 midterm campaign heats up and Jeffries’ ambition to become speaker looms, with past collaboration on criminal justice reform (the First Step Act) cited as common ground.

via NBC News|

#bipartisanship #hakeem-jeffries #housing

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Jeffries-Kushner Talks Signal Possible Democratic Shift Ahead of Midterms

Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Jared Kushner in recent weeks, signaling that aides close to the president may be preparing for at least one chamber to flip to Democratic control as the midterms near. The discussions reportedly touched on housing, immigration and affordability, with Jeffries indicating Democrats are willing to work with Republicans—but only on their terms if they win. The White House did not comment publicly, and Kushner remains a key outside adviser.

via CNBC|

#bipartisanship #house-of-representatives #jeffries

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Quiet attacks on Francesca Hong in Wisconsin, and a rising bipartisan bromance in Pennsylvania.

In Wisconsin, Francesca Hong’s gubernatorial bid faces limited intra‑party criticism and modest ad spending, with rivals and allied groups portraying her as too liberal for a general election, while in Pennsylvania, Sen. John Fetterman and Republican Dave McCormick display a rare public camaraderie that has both parties weighing its implications for priorities and strategy.

via NBC News|

#bipartisanship #fetterman-mccormick #francesca-hong

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Senate approves stopgap funding to avert a shutdown before the midterms

The Senate voted 90-6 to pass a stopgap funding bill that keeps federal programs funded at current levels through Dec. 11, buying time to negotiate a full-year budget and prevent a October shutdown. The package includes a Democrats’ provision to block presidential blocking of blue-state grants and preserves funding for SNAP/WIC, disaster relief, and national security. The measure moves to the House for a companion bill and must reach President Trump by Sept. 30 to avert a lapse in funding, with lawmakers returning Sept. 14 after August recess.

via NBC News|

#bipartisanship #funding #midterms