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politics25 days ago

Senate Pre-Recess Push: Funding, Sanctions and Nominees

With summer recess looming, Senate Republicans are lining up a busy pre-recess agenda: a continuing resolution through Dec. 11, a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, and a package of nominees, plus a push for a budget resolution to unlock a second reconciliation package. Debates over grant‑approval language and Trump tariff powers figure into the talks, while Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination remains in flux and a farm bill text could surface soon. In the House, GOP leaders are also teeing up a campaign push for Mark Teixeira to bolster battleground candidates with fundraising stops and travel.

via Politico|
#budget#campaigns#politics
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong rides momentum in Wisconsin governor race
politics1 month ago

Democratic socialist Francesca Hong rides momentum in Wisconsin governor race

Francesca Hong, a Wisconsin state representative and democratic socialist, is gaining traction in the state’s Democratic primary for governor in a swing-state backdrop, despite early doubts and GOP opposition. Her progressive platform—including tax surcharges on the wealthy and expanded programs—has drawn both support and controversy, with Republicans spending heavily to stop her and even Wisconsin’s outgoing governor weighing in to slow her surge. If her coalition broadens beyond liberal urban areas, her candidacy could reshape Wisconsin’s political landscape in a race Trump won twice.

via The Washington Post|
#campaigns#democratic-socialism#francesca-hong
New Jersey halts enforcement of sweeping data-law while fixes are addressed
politics1 month ago

New Jersey halts enforcement of sweeping data-law while fixes are addressed

Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s administration will suspend enforcement of the new consumer data law amid defects, delaying penalties and registration until the legislature fixes issues. The state Office of Consumer Protection will not require data brokers to register until a 2027 registry is ready and will issue guidance on the law’s scope. The measure, which bans selling or licensing “sensitive data” and precise geolocation data, could impact how political campaigns access voter-targeting data, and lawmakers and campaign staff were informed that the voter database will continue uninterrupted for now as fixes are pursued.

via New Jersey Globe|
#campaigns#data-law#enforcement
politics4 months ago

1Q fundraising frenzy tightens cash gaps in key Senate contests

A live Politico roundup shows a flurry of fundraising across major races in the first quarter of 2026: Michigan’s Mallory McMorrow leads in-state Senate fundraising, with Abdul El‑Sayed close behind; big hauls also come from James Talarico in Texas, Roy Cooper in North Carolina, Sherrod Brown in Ohio, and Mark Kelly in Arizona, among others. Outside money and cash-on-hand gaps are shaping the field even as Florida ethics probes weigh on Cory Mills and Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick. The report also notes scalable policy fights—FISA 702 reauthorization and EV registration fees—and broader budget battles that can influence donor sentiment and campaign fundraising.

via Politico|
#campaigns#democrats#elections
Chasing glitter and gaffes: a cheeky wrap of the 2026 awards season
entertainment5 months ago

Chasing glitter and gaffes: a cheeky wrap of the 2026 awards season

What I’m Hearing’s 2026 Awards Season Awards delivers a playful recap of the year, spanning from Chalamet’s self-immolation to Hamnet’s self-inflation and Sydney Sweeney’s timing. It notes the season had strong films but little offscreen drama until the final stretch, with Timothée Chalamet’s quip about ballet and opera coinciding with voting closure as the near-scandal.

via Puck|
#awards-season#campaigns#chalamet
Democrats plot multi-path bid for Senate majority in red-leaning map
politics7 months ago

Democrats plot multi-path bid for Senate majority in red-leaning map

Democrats say they have multiple routes to a 2026 Senate majority, touting strong candidates in deep-red states and a campaign message focused on costs and health care. The DSCC memo flags Alaska, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina and Ohio as top pickup opportunities, with robust efforts in Michigan, Georgia and New Hampshire. Primaries in Maine and elsewhere could threaten some races and have sparked pushback from progressives who worry the DSCC is backing establishment candidates. Gillibrand says the map has expanded and Democrats can win by highlighting Trump’s costly policies and maintaining health care protections, while noting potential opportunities in Texas and Mississippi as part of a broader, opportunistic expansion. Overall, Democrats remain hopeful about flipping seats Trump carried while navigating intra-party debates about strategy.

via NBC News|
#campaigns#dscc#healthcare