Politics

‘Democrats worried’: AZ Senate race moves closer to GOP pickup territory, Masters says Kelly ‘floundering’

Blake Masters to headline national security event, says Mark Kelly 'fooled' voters on border position

With Less than two weeks to go before the midterm elections, the Cook Political Report adjusted its ratings in Arizona’s Senate race from “Lean Democrat” to a toss-up, suggesting the GOP’s chances are improving in a crucial race that could determine which party takes control of the Senate this fall. For several months, Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., maintained a lead …

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Hunter, James Biden on the witness list if Republicans take control of the Senate

Hunter, James Biden on the witness list if Republicans take control of the Senate

The Senate Judiciary Committee will seek testimony from Hunter Biden and James Biden as part of its oversight duties if the GOP takes control of the Senate and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, holds the gavel as chairman, according to an informed source. Senators Grassley and Ron Johnson, R-Wis., have been leading an investigation into the potentially criminal business dealings …

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Alaska congressional debate: Peltola, Palin, Begich and Bye square off on inflation, gas prices, student loans

Democrat Mary Peltola wins Alaska special election to fill remainder of Rep. Don Young's term

The Alaska congressional debate Wednesday evening gave voters an opportunity to hear from Congresswoman Mary Peltola and her challengers former Gov. Sarah Palin, Nick Begich III, and Libertarian Chris Bye. The candidates were each given 45 seconds to address concerns among voters including record-high inflation, gas prices, and salmon distribution — a key issue specific to Alaska’s fisheries. Palin kicked …

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Arizona Democrat gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs’ campaign says Phoenix office was broken into

Arizona Dem gov nominee Katie Hobbs appears to support abortion up to birth

Arizona gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs’ campaign says its headquarters in Phoenix was broken into. Katie Hobbs camping manager Nicole DeMont said in a statement that a break-in occurred earlier in the week at the headquarters. “Earlier this week, a break-in occurred at our campaign headquarters. We continue to cooperate with law enforcement as they investigate, and we are thankful to …

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Republican lawmakers question Boston University on research creating new COVID-19 strain

Republican lawmakers question Boston University on research creating new COVID-19 strain

Top Republican lawmakers on the House Energy and Commerce Committee sent a letter to Boston University President Robert Brown this week, requesting information about recently published research showing scientists created a new strain of COVID-19.  Researchers with the university’s National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) set out to compare the omicron variant to the original strain of COVID-19. They created …

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Will the issue of gun control, violence affect the 2022 midterm elections?

Will the issue of gun control, violence affect the 2022 midterm elections?

The discussion surrounding gun control in the United States is a core issue for some voters heading to the ballot box this November. At the center of this debate are various political and judicial interpretations regarding the Second Amendment’s “right to bear arms” and whether legislation designed to curb mass shootings supersedes those constitutional guarantees.  Gun control generally refers to …

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