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Will Congress finally stand up to California?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces criticism from various sectors as his administration’s aggressive regulatory policies regarding plastic packaging and agricultural standards prompt calls for congressional intervention to protect national interests and consumer prices.
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Self-identified ‘liberal’ Democrats rise in new polling
The Democratic Party has shifted to be more liberal over the past decade, with self-identified liberals now making up a majority of the party, according to a new survey. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Tuesday ahead of Michigan’s closely watched Democratic Senate primary, found that 71 percent of Democrats now describe themselves as “liberal” — up…
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Grisham files restraining order against Max Miller
Former White House Communications Director during President Trump’s first term Stephanie Grisham filed a restraining order against Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio), following allegations of abuse from his ex-wife. Grisham’s counsel Mark S. Zaid announced on social platform X that they filed for a temporary restraining order against Miller as an ongoing lawsuit continues. The case…
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Talarico: Republican attacks on trans people ‘culture war fights designed to tear us apart’
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico said Monday that Republican attacks on transgender people are “culture war fights designed to tear us apart.” “I mean, I don’t think we win by selling people out. And we’re refusing to do that in this campaign. This is a campaign of, by and for all Texans. And I…
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Reform back on top of Labour in new poll
Reform UK has retaken its lead over Labour in a new YouGov poll, ending the brief “Burnham bounce” that followed Andy Burnham’s rapid ascent to Downing Street. The result raises questions about whether Labour’s uplift under its new prime minister will last, with pollster YouGov cautioning that public satisfaction with the government remains low despite…
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Congressional conflict of interest: Why did the STOCK Act fail?
Since 2020, more than two dozen efforts to strengthen the STOCK Act have gone nowhere, because the people who would bear the cost of reform are the ones voting on it.
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Senate Democrat on DSA rise: ‘We should make room for people with lots of different voices’
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Monday said the Democratic Party should “make room for people with lots of different voices” following the winning streak of candidates on the left who call themselves democratic socialists. Van Hollen, who has taken a more progressive stance on issues in recent years and has become a potential 2028…
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Stephanie Yu promoted to General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs at Sony Music
Sony Music has promoted Stephanie Yu to General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs, putting her in charge of the company’s global business, legal and governmental affairs strategy. She takes over from Julie Swidler, who departed at the end of June after 18 years in the role, and will report to Chairman…
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Reporter’s Notebook: Inside the Senate showdown over Trump’s push to scrap August recess
President Trump is pressing the US Senate to cancel its customary August recess and remain in session until it passes the SAVE America Act, a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote. The push has triggered a political standoff, with Republicans weighing whether to disrupt the long-standing summer schedule to satisfy the president’s demand, while…
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PRESIDENT Is On The Cover Of Rock Sound
Rock Sound magazine has confirmed that PRESIDENT will feature on its cover ahead of the release of their debut album, ‘Blood Of Your Empire’. The feature explores the band’s rapid rise and fast-growing fanbase, alongside what is described as their most personal and revealing music to date. The standard cover issue is available with a…