Why Democrats feel bullish about retaking the House, even though ‘there’s a lot of work to be done’

by admin | Jul 18, 2023 | Politics

Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Democrats are salivating at their prospects to flip the House next year — but even as party operatives boast of having “the full recipe” for success, they acknowledge they’re still gathering all...

House to vote on resolution saying Israel isn’t a ‘racist or apartheid state’

by admin | Jul 18, 2023 | Politics

Tim Graham/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The controversy over Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s comments on Israel will continue Tuesday when the House votes on a Republican-led resolution to reaffirm the U.S. ally is not a racist state and condemn antisemitism —...

Manchin plays down potential third-party presidential bid with Huntsman in appearance with ‘unity’ group

by admin | Jul 18, 2023 | Politics

Sen. Joe Manchin and Jon Huntsman Jr. speak with ABC News about the No Labels group in Manchester, N.H, July 17, 2023. — ABC News(NEW YORK) — Sen. Joe Manchin isn’t running for president on a third-party ticket in 2024, he said on Monday in New...

Special counsel informs Trump he is target in probe of efforts to overturn 2020 election

by admin | Jul 18, 2023 | Politics

Mario Tama/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Special counsel Jack Smith has informed former President Donald Trump by letter that he is a target in his investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election, sources familiar with the matter tell ABC News. Trump also...

Vivek Ramaswamy, who’s embraced Trump on the campaign trail, condemned him after Jan. 6

by admin | Jul 17, 2023 | Politics

Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Republican presidential candidate and political newcomer Vivek Ramaswamy, who’s climbed in the polls thanks in part to his strategy of embracing and defending former President Donald Trump, made...

Progressive Democrats draw sharp criticism ahead of Israeli president’s visit

by admin | Jul 17, 2023 | Politics

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to the U.S. this week is causing some controversy — with House Speak Kevin McCarthy as well as Democratic leaders and the White House strongly criticizing recent...