Why Glenn Youngkin, the GOP’s best option, won’t run for president
For Youngkin to be a candidate there are so many variables that would need to occur, and it is becoming increasingly unlikely that all of the conditions will be met. #press
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Morocco earthquake death toll surpasses 2,400
The death toll from a massive earthquake in Morocco surpassed 2,400 Monday morning as crews began to find individuals still trapped under the rubble. Citing a statement from Morocco’s interior ministry, state news agency MAP reported the death toll currently sits at 2,497 while at least 2,476 other people were wounded. The... #press
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We must end the experiment of science cooperation with China
The U.S.-China Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement codifies the disadvantageous terms of the immediate post-recognition U.S.-China relationship, shows a fundamental misunderstanding of how China uses global science cooperation, and sends a contradictory message about the seriousness... #press
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Biden marks airline deal, hails US-Vietnam relationship in Hanoi
President Biden on Monday marked a new airline deal and other business investments as well as growing U.S.-Vietnamese relations while in Hanoi. Biden met with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh of Vietnam and the two welcomed a new $7.8 billion deal inked between Boeing and Vietnam... #press
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No point at all: Please just end the daily White House press briefing
Let’s stop pretending the daily briefing is a legitimate, newsworthy event. #press
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The Hill's Morning Report — Shutdown watch; Biden lags in polls
The House is back in session this week, and that means one thing: a race against the shutdown clock. Lawmakers have until Sept. 30 to fund the government, as Congress has not cleared any of its 12 annual appropriations bills, though there has been more progress than in the recent years... #press
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Biden allies shrug off poor poll numbers, focus on his record
The White House and President Biden’s campaign are brushing off poor poll numbers and persistent worries about the president’s age, focusing instead on getting the word out about the administration’s work and building up public perception of Biden’s record as he campaigns for another term.... #press
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House reconvenes with government funding, impeachment inquiry top of mind
The House returns to session after the long August recess this week with government funding and a potential impeachment inquiry top of mind — two matters that are expected to dominate the lower chamber throughout September. On government funding, leaders are aiming to pass a... #press
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Can I use my expired COVID-19 test? Here's how to know
Feeling ill and considering using one of those free COVID tests that's been sitting around? Here's how to know if it's still good – even if it's past the expiration date. #press
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Jobs in the Woods Act addresses workforce challenges of forestry
The forest products industry, including loggers and log haulers, primary and secondary manufacturers, pulp and paper mills, paper packing plants, and paper facilities, is one of the largest manufacturing sectors in the U.S., sustaining nearly 926,000 families and contributing $353... #press
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Hard-line House Republicans itching for shutdown, impeachment fights
Hard-line Republicans in the House are itching for fights over opening an impeachment inquiry into President Biden and extracting deep spending cuts even at the risk of a government shutdown. Their eagerness to fight isn’t just with Biden and Democrats, but also with Republicans in their... #press
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Congress has stalled on autonomous vehicles, and that’s hurting the US
In the last ten years, Congress has held over 20 hearings on autonomous vehicles (AVs), a third of which took place in just one committee: House Energy & Commerce (E&C). Lawmakers have heard from tech experts, safety advocates, and disabled Americans who’ve urged... #press
Former House Republican says Biden, Trump polls should 'send off alarm bells' to GOP
Former GOP Rep. John Katko (N.Y.) said that the polls showing a hypothetical matchup between President Biden and former President Trump should "send off alarm bells" to the Republican Party. Katko said on ABC's "This Week" that despite "how bad"... #press
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Coons predicts Biden poll numbers will improve in 'positive direction'
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) on Sunday predicted that President Biden's poll numbers will improve as the 2024 campaign season heads into full swing just after a CNN poll showed voters grading the 46th president dismally. Coons reiterated a notion many Democrats have stressed - that... #press
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Lawmakers prepare for shutdown blame game
As Washington barrels toward a looming deadline to prevent a government shutdown, Democrats and Republicans alike want to set the record straight in case the lights go out: It’s the other side’s fault. Three weeks remain until government funding is set to run out and the House hasn’t even returned from a month-long summer recess,... #press
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Housing First is a proven solution to homelessness in America
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates at least a half-million people are homeless each night. That estimate likely misses as many homeless people as it counts. #press
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Harris says Putin's potential meeting with Kim Jong Un 'an act of desperation'
Vice President Kamala Harris said Sunday North Korean Kim Jong Un’s potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin would be a “huge mistake.” When asked about the meeting by CBS “Face the Nation" anchor Margaret Brennan, Harris said, “I think it would... #press
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US announces increased partnership with Vietnam during Biden visit to Hanoi
The U.S. and Vietnam on Sunday announced that the two nations would advance their diplomatic relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, leading to increased engagement between the two countries. The announcement came as President Biden visited Hanoi,... #press
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Newsom worries about ‘fetishness for autocracy’ in the US
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said while he is hoping former President Trump does not get another four years in the White House, he is worried about the "fetishness for autocracy" in the U.S. and globally. NBC's Chuck Todd asked Newsom in an interview that aired on "Meet the Press" whether another four years... #press
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Cassidy says lawmaker health records should be mandatory
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said Sunday that lawmaker health records should be mandatory disclosures amid recent health scares in Congress. "I would be okay with that. I think if you want to be the president of the United States, or a senator, or a House member, then there is a responsibility over and above... #press
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