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Newsom picks Laphonza Butler as Feinstein replacement — California's governor chose a labor leader turned power player to serve in the Senate, and an adviser told POLITICO there were no preconditions about whether she could run in 2024. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom …
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Playbook: A new senator, and a new showdown — Presented by With help from Eli Okun and Garrett Ross — DRIVING THE DAY — MADAME SENATOR — EMILY's List President LAPHONZA BUTLER will be named California's junior senator later today by Gov. GAVIN NEWSOM, Chris Cadelago scooped last night.
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Newsom set to name Emily's List leader to fill Feinstein's Senate seat — Three other Democrats in the House are vying to permanently fill Feinstein's seat in November 2024 — ANAHEIM, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office confirmed late Sunday that he plans …
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Newsom Names Emily's List President as Feinstein Successor — Laphonza Butler fills the Senate vacancy left by the death of Dianne Feinstein, the governor announced Sunday. — Gov. Gavin Newsom of California announced on Sunday night that he has chosen Laphonza Butler …
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House GOP members seek to expel Gaetz amid renewed threat to vacate House Speaker McCarthy — House GOP members are preparing a motion to expel Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., amid his renewed threat to pursue a motion to vacate House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. — The House Republican members …
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Gaetz's plan to oust McCarthy meets chilly Dem reception — Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) wants to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) for working across the aisle to stop a government shutdown — but some Democrats are not on board. … - McCarthy responded in a CBS News interview that he will …
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Playbook: Inside the chess match between McCarthy, Jeffries and Gaetz
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AOC Says She Would ‘Absolutely’ Vote to Oust ‘Very Weak’ Speaker McCarthy
AOC Says She Would ‘Absolutely’ Vote to Oust ‘Very Weak’ Speaker McCarthy
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Gaetz Says He Will Move to Oust McCarthy for Working With Democrats
Gaetz Says He Will Move to Oust McCarthy for Working With Democrats
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‘Red Caesarism’ is rightwing code - and some Republicans are listening — Argument for a ‘red Caesar’ to rule US may seem esoteric but conservative thinktank behind idea has connections to Trump — In June, rightwing academic Kevin Slack published a book-length polemic claiming that ideas …
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Abortion Bans by Any Other Name Are Still Abortion Bans — In the year since Roe v. Wade was overturned, the Republican Party has tested out constantly changing talking points and messages on abortion in an attempt to make its anti-abortion policies sound less extreme.
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Scoop: Rep. Dean Phillips steps down from Dem leadership — Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) is stepping down from his role in House Democratic leadership after floating a primary challenge to President Biden. … - “I celebrate Leader Jeffries for his remarkable and principled leadership …
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As His Fraud Trial Begins, Trump Looks to Capitalize on It — The former president is making the case to his supporters that he is being wrongfully prosecuted. And it might bring him more support. — Former President Donald J. Trump is expected to attend the opening of the civil trial …
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Nikki Haley Says Trump's Campaign Sent Her A Birdcage — The move came after Trump dubbed her “birdbrain” after she criticized him at the second GOP primary debate. — LOADING — Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley suggested Sunday that former President Donald Trump's campaign sent …
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Church roof collapses in Mexico, Catholic officials say at least 1 dead — The roof of a church collapsed in northern Mexico during a Mass on Sunday, killing an undetermined number of people among approximately 30 parishioners believed trapped in the rubble, authorities said.
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Police are searching for 9-year-old girl abducted from a New York campground — Charlotte Sena was last seen at Moreau Lake State Park in Saratoga County around 6:15 p.m. Saturday. Police believe she's in “imminent danger of serious harm and/or death.” — New York State Police are searching …
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Minnesota Twin Cities marathon canceled due to record-setting heat — Sunday in Minneapolis and St. Paul will be the hottest day of the week with record-setting temperatures possible in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. — The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon …
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