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politics2 days ago•410 min saved

Tillis Warns Trump’s Russia Diesel Deal Violates Law; Fitzpatrick Launches Discharge Petition

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) stated on NBC News that President Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel may be illegal, arguing it violates the 2022 Senate ban on Russian oil imports. Tillis warned the move risks American lives by funding Russian mercenaries and Iran. Simultaneously, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) announced a discharge petition to force a vote on the 'Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act' to reverse the deal. Energy analysts from The Guardian argue the 300,000-ton shipment is too small to lower U.S. diesel prices, which have surged 70% since the Iran conflict began. Tillis also condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as a 'failed leader' for planning to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan.

via NBC News|

#brian-fitzpatrick #pete-hegseth #politics

politics23 days ago•12 min saved

Midterm Republicans Fracture from Trump as War and Economy Weigh on Swing Districts

Vulnerable House Republicans in swing states are increasingly distancing themselves from President Donald Trump ahead of the November 3 midterms. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania has voted against key administration policies, including tariffs and war powers, yet faces a tough race against a well-funded Democratic opponent. While some lawmakers, like Sen. Susan Collins, have openly defied the president on trade and nominations, others in California have removed Trump references from their campaigns to appeal to moderate voters. The White House has largely tolerated these splits, with Vice President JD Vance urging candidates to focus on local issues, but the strategy remains risky as Trump’s approval ratings remain low and the Iran conflict drives up fuel prices.

via HuffPost|

#brian-fitzpatrick #donald-trump #iran-war

sports5 months ago•5 min saved

Brewers Promote Fitzpatrick, Outright Matos as Zerpa Hits IL

Milwaukee placed left-hander Angel Zerpa on the 15-day injured list with left forearm tightness and selected Brian Fitzpatrick to take his roster spot, potentially giving him his MLB debut. Luis Matos was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville after clearing waivers, opening a 40-man vacancy. Fitzpatrick’s promotion helps balance a bullpen that includes four lefties; Matos remains in the organization as depth and could be re-added later if healthy.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#angel-zerpa #brewers #brian-fitzpatrick

politics10 months ago•1 min saved

Centrist GOP Revolt Blocks Obamacare Subsidy Extensions

Brian Fitzpatrick, a GOP moderate, publicly expressed frustration with his party's leadership over their handling of a health bill and the inability to include certain amendments, ultimately voting to pass the bill after initially opposing it, highlighting the political tensions within the Republican Party and the challenges Fitzpatrick faces in his swing district.

via Politico|

#brian-fitzpatrick #discharge-petition #gop

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

"Anti-abortion candidate challenges Pennsylvania GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick"

Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a target of Democrats in 2024, is facing a primary challenge from anti-abortion activist Mark Houck. Houck, who recently filed paperwork to run in Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district, opposes abortion access and exceptions for rape and incest. This sets up a potentially contentious primary focused on abortion rights in a swing seat that the GOP must win to maintain a majority in Congress. Fitzpatrick, one of 18 Republicans representing a district won by President Joe Biden, has successfully fended off challenges from the right in the past. However, Houck's candidacy could be used by Democrats to portray the GOP as extreme on abortion.

via POLITICO|

#abortion #brian-fitzpatrick #gop

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

The Implications of Trump's Federal Indictment.

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, a former FBI special agent and federal prosecutor, issued a statement following the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump on allegations he mishandled classified and government-owned material after leaving office. Fitzpatrick said that “no one is above the law” and called for political leaders to “lower the temperature of the rhetoric.” Trump has become the first former president to be federally indicted.

via LevittownNow.com|

#brian-fitzpatrick #classified-documents #donald-trump

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

GOP lawmaker suggests flexibility on debt default deadline.

Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick believes there is "wiggle room" in the proposed June 1 deadline to raise the debt ceiling and prevent default. He stated that a technical default would mean that the US doesn't have enough cash flow to pay the interest on its debt, but they do have enough cash flow to do that. Fitzpatrick thinks that lawmakers should "assume" that the default deadline is June 1, but the math tells us that there is a little bit of wiggle room. Negotiations between President Biden and Republicans broke down on Friday but then quickly resumed.

via The Hill|

#brian-fitzpatrick #debt-ceiling #default-deadline