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politics5 days ago•2 min saved

Obama warns of margin-of-error risks as Democrats chase Senate flip

Former President Barack Obama expressed surprise at the competitive nature of several 2026 Senate races but cautioned donors against complacency. At a fundraiser in Great Falls, Virginia, he highlighted polling leads in Texas, Kansas, and Nebraska, noting that narrow margins could easily flip. Obama emphasized the urgency of the election, warning that unchecked executive power and judicial appointments pose a threat to democracy. The event raised $3.6 million, though Republicans maintain a significant cash advantage through super PACs.

via The Washington Post|

#2026-midterms #barack-obama #chuck-schumer

politics11 days ago•7 min saved

Draft 2026 Tax Form Adds Citizenship Question, Sparking Legal and Political Backlash

The IRS has included a new citizenship and work-authorization question in the draft 2026 Form 1040, prompting criticism that the move weaponizes tax compliance for immigration enforcement and threatens to exclude millions from federal benefits.

via Fox News|

#census-bureau #immigration-policy #irs-form-1040

politics13 days ago•131 min saved

Senate blocks data center cost bill as midterms near

The Senate failed to advance the Ratepayer Protection Act, a bill aimed at making data centers cover their energy costs, with a 57-43 vote. Democrats blocked the measure, arguing it lacks mandatory enforcement, while Republicans accused them of obstructing a popular issue ahead of the midterms. The vote particularly impacts Ohio Senator Jon Husted, whose campaign is vulnerable to data center backlash.

via AP News|

#data-centers #jon-husted #midterm-elections

politics19 days ago•2 min saved

Democrats Push for U.S.-China AI Pause as Trump Meets Xi Amid Safety Fears

As President Trump prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House, U.S. Senate Democrats are urging a bilateral pause on advanced AI development, while Senator Bernie Sanders introduces a bill to ban 'superintelligence.' The administration, however, dismisses safety concerns as a hoax and prioritizes maintaining American technological dominance over China.

via New York Post|

#ai-regulation #artificial-intelligence #bernie-sanders

politics2 months ago•7 min saved

Democrats Back Voter ID in Principle, Block It in the Senate

Senate Democrats, led by Schumer, have long supported voter ID in principle, but all Democrats voted against Sen. Husted’s stripped-down bill requiring photo ID. Republicans had tried to attach it to the SAVE America Act, but the measure failed on party lines, illustrating political sensitivity around voter-ID ahead of the midterms.

via foxnews.com|

#elections #politics #save-america-act

us-politics2 months ago•100 min saved

Clayton Confirmed as DNI, but Swearing-In Delay Worries Democrats

The Senate narrowly confirmed Jay Clayton to lead the DNI, but he has not yet been sworn in, leaving acting DNI Bill Pulte in place. Democrats express alarm and seek an explanation amid rising Iran tensions and reports of personnel firings, with concerns about Pulte’s lack of intelligence experience and his simultaneous roles at FHFA and in overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The White House has not specified when Clayton will take office or participate in cabinet meetings.

via MS NOW|

#bill-pulte #dni #jay-clayton

politics4 months ago•5 min saved

Maine Senate Hopeful Platner Faces Scrutiny as Senate Dems Meet

Democratic Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner met with several Senate Democrats in Washington amid reports he sent sexual messages to women outside his marriage; Senate leaders offered cautious responses and avoided strong judgments about his fitness, while reaffirming the goal to defeat Susan Collins and retake the Senate, as Platner also pulled back from a VoteVets event amid ongoing scrutiny and past controversies.

via The New York Times|

#chuck-schumer #graham-platner #maine-senate-race

politics5 months ago•6 min saved

Democrats Demand FCC Stop Disney License Review, Call It Political Retaliation

A cohort of Senate Democrats led by Sen. Ed Markey demands FCC Chair Brendan Carr rescind his order to review Disney’s eight ABC TV licenses, framing the move as presidential retribution for editorial decisions and a potential trigger for aggressive FCC oversight if Democrats seize the Senate. Carr argues the licensing action follows a year-long probe into Disney’s DEI practices, while Republicans and Disney’s supporters call the action unprecedented and politically motivated. The Democrats request a detailed legal rationale and any White House contact about the early review, signaling intensified scrutiny of the FCC’s licensing powers.

via Politico|

#brendan-carr #disney #fcc

politics7 months ago•2 min saved

White House offers DHS funding counterproposal as shutdown drags on

The White House delivered a counterproposal to fund the Department of Homeland Security as a partial shutdown persists, with Democrats pressing for immigration enforcement reforms such as body cameras, warrants, and restrictions on agents; Senate Democrats again blocked a House-passed DHS funding bill, keeping talks alive while most DHS workers continue on duty and some programs risk unpaid status, and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is set to testify before Congress amid ongoing negotiations.

via CNBC|

#dhs-funding #government-shutdown #immigration-enforcement

politics8 months ago•2 min saved

Dems push for DHS reforms as shutdown deadline looms

A bloc of about 10 Senate Democrats is pressing for significant DHS changes—like warrants for arrests, requiring agents to identify themselves, and cooperation with state/local investigations—while threatening to withhold DHS funding in a looming government shutdown, as moderates weigh how far to push concessions.

via Axios|

#dhs-reforms #government-shutdown #ice

politics8 months ago•6 min saved

Dems push DHS split as funding showdown risks partial shutdown

Senate Democrats are opposing a funding package that includes DHS funding after the Minneapolis police/federal agents shooting, signaling a potential partial government shutdown as lawmakers race to pass the remaining six funding bills before Friday’s deadline; a proposed solution is to separate the DHS measure to allow passage of the other five bills, while some Republicans and independents weigh in and weather delays further complicate the process.

via CBS News|

#dhs #government-shutdown #ice

us-politics8 months ago•1 min saved

Democrats Block DHS Funding, Jeopardizing Spending Deal After Minneapolis Shooting

Senate Democrats vow not to vote for a broad government funding bill that includes roughly $64.4 billion for Homeland Security, including $10 billion for ICE, risking a partial government shutdown as the package requires 60 votes to overcome a filibuster.

via The New York Times|

#dhs-funding #filibuster #government-shutdown

politics9 months ago•2 min saved

Senators Warn IRS Unprepared for 2025 Tax Filing Season

Senate Democrats, led by Elizabeth Warren, express concerns about the IRS's preparedness for the upcoming tax season due to leadership changes and workforce reductions under the Trump administration, fearing delays and increased fraud risks despite a recent report indicating some operational success.

via ABC News|

#irs #politics #senate-democrats

politics11 months ago•4 min saved

Johnson urges House to return to Washington for shutdown vote

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that lawmakers should return to Washington to resolve the government shutdown, which was temporarily broken by a bipartisan Senate vote to fund the government until late January. The legislation includes protections for federal workers and bipartisan funding for various government functions. However, disagreements remain over health care subsidies, with Democrats criticizing the deal and Republicans debating further reforms. The shutdown's end is imminent but not guaranteed, with ongoing negotiations and potential delays.

via AP News|

#bipartisan-agreement #government-shutdown #health-care-subsidies

politics11 months ago•3 min saved

Senate Democrats Agree to Reopen Government Amid Shutdown

Democratic lawmakers and grassroots groups are furious over a Senate deal with Republicans to end the government shutdown, which includes funding through January and a vote on extending ACA tax credits, but faces opposition from House Democrats and progressive groups who see it as a failure to address healthcare and leverage issues.

via Axios|

#bipartisan-deal #democratic-party #government-shutdown