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politics9 days ago•27 min saved

Vance: Iran not a war, midterms near, US leans on pressure toolkit

BBC's live White House briefing coverage shows Vice-President JD Vance arguing there is no active shooting in Iran and that major combat operations ended weeks ago, while insisting the US is pressing Iran with a full toolkit—economic, diplomatic and covert—aimed at keeping oil and gas flowing. He praises the US‑Venezuela oil deal as a win‑win for energy security, notes China may cooperate on sanctions, and says Washington will not engage Iran until attacks on commercial shipping stop, all as midterms approach and inflation remains a political issue.

via BBC|

#gasprices #iran #jdvance

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

House Republicans push Iran-focused defense budget as midterms loom

House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, push a $95 billion plan for Iran-related military spending and merge it with a large NDAA while attaching voting-restriction measures, sparking intra-party divisions and facing skepticism in the Senate and from Democrats; with a five-week recess ahead and funding deadlines in September, the Iran policy and government funding remain unsettled as Democrats argue the plan worsens domestic woes ahead of the midterms.

via The Guardian|

#defensebudget #iranconflict #midtermelections

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"State Senator McDonald Rivet Enters Contested Race for Michigan's Congressional Seat"

Kristen McDonald Rivet, a state senator and centrist Democrat, has announced her candidacy for the U.S. House seat in Michigan's competitive 8th Congressional District, currently held by retiring Rep. Dan Kildee. With a background as a Bay City commissioner and a reputation for pragmatic leadership, McDonald Rivet is seen as a strong recruit for the Democrats in a district targeted by Republicans. She plans to focus on issues such as childcare, prescription drugs, and housing affordability, while also defending reproductive rights. The race is expected to attract significant outside spending and is considered a toss-up by analysts.

via Detroit News|

##congressionalrace #dankildee

politics2 years ago•10 min saved

"2024 Forecast: Key Events, Election Dynamics, and Cultural Trends to Watch"

The 2024 non-presidential elections are shaping up with key races and issues to watch. In New York, a special election could signal Democratic momentum, while North Carolina's gubernatorial race could solidify a Republican trifecta. House races, such as OH-09, will feature competitive primaries, and the Senate control could hinge on races in Montana and Ohio, with an outside chance for Democrats in Texas. Abortion rights are also set to be a significant ballot issue in several states. Additionally, legal challenges are emerging regarding Trump's eligibility to run for reelection, and various political maneuvers are taking place, including redistricting decisions and party leadership changes.

via POLITICO|

##2024elections #abortionrights