DAILYCALLER (Adriel Perez-Gonzalez) - Meet The Republicans Facing The Toughest Fights This November — And How They Plan To Keep Their Seats
‘It’s a 50-50 seat’
YOUTUBE (Fox Business) - We’ve had a lot of TRADE MANIPULATION by Canada: Rep Tom Barrett
Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Mich., discusses Canada launching retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. and the potential for President Donald Trump to reach a deal with Canada on 'The Bottom Line.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #thebottomline #canada #tariffs #trade #economy #business #trump #donaldtrump #president #government #politics #political #politicalnews #michigan #international #global #commerce #markets
AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Democratic nominee in Michigan tossup House race caught courting far-left streamer Hasan Piker on video
William Lawrence, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's competitive Seventh Congressional District, was filmed flattering far-left streamer Hasan Piker and lobbying for a spot on his show, a connection that could haunt him in a district that twice voted for President Donald Trump. Video circulating online shows Lawrence approaching Piker at a Michigan campaign event for […] The post Democratic nominee in Michigan tossup House race caught courting far-left streamer Hasan Piker on video appeared first on American Almanac .
William Lawrence, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's competitive Seventh Congressional District, was filmed flattering far-left streamer Hasan Piker and lobbying for a spot on his show, a connection that could haunt him in a district that twice voted for President Donald Trump. Video circulating online shows Lawrence approaching Piker at a Michigan campaign event for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, telling the controversial influencer "You're the man" and handing him a piece of paper while pitching his progressive credentials. El-Sayed, who serves as a connector between the two, introduced Lawrence to Piker at what the Washington Free Beacon reported was an event believed to have taken place in early April. Lawrence, a climate…Open
AI:William Lawrence, the Democratic nominee for Michigan's Seventh Congressional District and a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, was captured on video aggressively courting far-left streamer Hasan Piker at a campaign event for Senator Abdul El-Sayed. In the footage, Lawrence—a climate activist and cofounder of the Sunrise Movement—is seen flattering Piker and lobbying for airtime on his platform by pitching himself as "pro-Palestine" and "anti-war." This blatant pandering to an influencer known for praising Mao Zedong and expressing support for Hezbollah comes at a critical moment, as Lawrence seeks to win a competitive swing district that has twice voted for Donald Trump. The video highlights the growing influence of…Open
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Senate Stalls $833 Monthly Boost for Disabled Veterans.
The Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act (H.R. 6047) has been delayed by the United States Senate.
New legislation to provide severely disabled veterans and surviving military families with increased financial support has stalled in the Senate due to disagreements over funding mechanisms, raising concerns about legislative gridlock. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act (H.R. 6047) has been delayed by the Senate. Sharri Briley is a Gold Star widow, while Eric Edmundson is an Iraq War veteran. DETAIL: The legislation offers the first major increase in Special Monthly Compensation for disabled veterans in over 20 years. The legislation would also raise Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) payments for nearly 600,000 surviving spouses and family members. Specifically,…Open
AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - "It's a serious clusterf*ck": Behind-the-scenes fury and panic roil key House primary
While Democrats across the country are pulling their hair out over Michigan's brutal Democratic Senate primary , a key House race in the state is also quietly giving party leaders heartburn. Why it matters: Infighting between establishment Democrats could create an opening for a progressive who many Democratic strategists and lawmakers are skeptical can win the seat in November. - Moderate Democrats and party leaders' inability to coalesce behind a single candidate has become the source of considerable behind-the-scenes acrimony, Axios has learned. - "This has gotten really intense," said a senior House Democrat, who, like others quoted in this piece, spoke on the condition of anonymity to offer candid analysis on the race and the anger…
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - 4 Republicans help House Democrats pass Iran war powers resolution
The House on Thursday passed a Democratic-backed war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s military action in Iran. The lower chamber voted 214-208 to pass the resolution, sponsored by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.). Four Republicans joined all Democrats in supporting the measure: Reps. Tom Barrett (Mich.), Warren Davidson (Ohio), Thomas Massie (Ky.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.). #Trump #HouseofRepresentatives #Iran #War #WarPowersResolution READ MORE: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5985147-iran-war-powers-resolution-house-vote/
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - House Votes to Limit Trump’s Iran War Powers After Four Republicans Join Dems.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution on Thursday aimed at limiting President Donald J. Trump's ability to wage war against the Islamic Republic of Iran without congressional approval. The resolution passed in a 214-208 vote, with most lawmakers voting along party lines but four Republicans defectors flipping the chamber to the Democrats.
House Democrats passed a resolution to curb military actions in Iran without congressional approval, with support from four House Republican rebels. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution on Thursday aimed at limiting President Donald J. Trump’s ability to wage war against the Islamic Republic of Iran without congressional approval. The resolution passed in a 214-208 vote, with most lawmakers voting along party lines but four Republicans defectors flipping the chamber to the Democrats. WHO WAS INVOLVED: The measure was led by Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO) and Pramila Jayapal (D-A), with support from four Republicans: Reps. Warren Davidson (R-OH), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Tom…Open
AXIOS (Kate Santaliz) - House rebukes Trump's war in Iran
The House on Thursday passed a resolution to rein in President Trump's military campaign in Iran. Why it matters: It's Congress' second successful rebuke of Trump's Iran war effort, reflecting growing GOP unease with the conflict. - Four Republicans — Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), Tom Barrett (Mich.), Warren Davidson (Ohio), Thomas Massie (Ky.) — voted in support of the measure along with every Democrat. - The 214-208 vote to direct Trump to end hostilities is largely symbolic and does not carry the force of law. Catch up quick: The House in June passed a resolution to constrain Trump's military campaign in Iran with the support of four Republicans. - Previous efforts to curb Trump's war in Iran had failed. - Momentum for…
JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - House passes resolution to end US involvement in Iran conflict
The legislation passed in a 215 to 208 vote, which saw Republican Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Tom Barrett of Michigan and Warren Davidson of Ohio vote in favor of the measure with all Democrats.
AXIOS (Kate Santaliz) - House rebukes Trump over war in Iran
The House on Wednesday passed a resolution to rein in President Trump's military campaign in Iran. Why it matters: It's Congress' first successful rebuke of Trump's Iran war effort after multiple Democratic-led war powers attempts failed. - Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine), the one Democrat who has consistently voted against Iran war powers resolutions, flipped and voted yes. - Four Republicans — Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) Tom Barrett (R-Mich.) and Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) — voted in support of the measure. - The vote is largely symbolic, as the measure would still need to pass the GOP-controlled Senate — and even then, Trump could just veto it. Catch up quick: Previous efforts to constrain Trump's…