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GOP Split Over Censure Push After Green’s Trump Speech Protest
politics3 hours ago

GOP Split Over Censure Push After Green’s Trump Speech Protest

Republicans are divided on censuring Rep. Al Green for his State of the Union protest after he held a sign reading 'BLACK PEOPLE AREN'T APES!' and was escorted out; Rep. Michael Rulli introduced a censure resolution, but House Speaker Mike Johnson questioned whether the punishment is appropriate or should become routine. The debate risks fueling a tit-for-tat cycle with Democrats, and some Republicans support raising the threshold to 60% to keep censures rare amid ongoing concerns about the punishment’s effectiveness and politics.

via Axios|
#al-green#censure#mike-johnson
Virginia court blocks April referendum to redraw U.S. House maps
politics6 days ago

Virginia court blocks April referendum to redraw U.S. House maps

A Virginia court issued a temporary restraining order blocking Democrats’ planned April referendum to redraw the state’s congressional maps, potentially derailing their bid to gain four U.S. House seats. The TRO, requested by the Republican National Committee and the National Republican Congressional Committee, lasts until March 18 while Democrats appeal. Early voting begins March 6, and the decision adds another legal hurdle in the broader national redistricting fight.

via WTOP|
#court-ruling#politics#redistricting
Bill Maher Grills GOP Over Backlash to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime
entertainment11 days ago

Bill Maher Grills GOP Over Backlash to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime

Bill Maher mocked Republicans’ backlash to Bad Bunny’s Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime show, joking that not understanding the lyrics didn’t stop him from enjoying it. He contrasted the reaction with Trump’s criticism, noting the performance drew 128.2 million viewers (still short of Kendrick Lamar’s 133.5 million in 2025), while a separate Kid Rock segment drew about 5 million viewers.

via TV Insider|
#bad-bunny#bill-maher#entertainment
GOP Cash Edge Triggers Midterm Alarm for Democrats
politics15 days ago

GOP Cash Edge Triggers Midterm Alarm for Democrats

New campaign-finance data show Republicans begin the year with a sizable money edge—nearly $100 million more on hand than Democrats—raising alarm among Democrats ahead of the midterms. The gap, driven by GOP fundraising strength and potential Supreme Court changes that could ease party spending limits, could amplify money's influence in key races and shape the electoral landscape.

via The New York Times|
#campaign-finance#democrats#midterms
Louisiana Democrat Captures State House Seat in Trump-Won District
politics17 days ago

Louisiana Democrat Captures State House Seat in Trump-Won District

Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez won the Louisiana state House special election in a district carried by Trump in 2024, defeating Republican Brad Daigle 62% to 38%. The seat opened after the previous Democrat joined the state Alcohol & Tobacco commission. Martinez’s victory isn’t a flip since Democrats already held the seat, but it marks a 37-point swing from 2024 and came despite Republicans outspending her 3-to-1.

via cbsnews.com|
#democrats#elections#louisiana
The Death of America First: Hawks Hijack a Nonintervention Ethos
politics19 days ago

The Death of America First: Hawks Hijack a Nonintervention Ethos

The piece argues that the original anti-interventionist meaning of 'America First' has been co-opted by hawks pushing regime change and more aggressive U.S. interventions, with figures like Bolton and Rubio reshaping the doctrine; while Trump claims ownership of the phrase, many allies and insiders have embraced a pro-war agenda, suggesting the traditional noninterventionist spirit may be fading and calling for a new foreign-policy ethos.

via Responsible Statecraft|
#america-first#maga#neoconservatism
One-Vote Margin Tests House as Funding Bill Heads to Final Vote
politics22 days ago

One-Vote Margin Tests House as Funding Bill Heads to Final Vote

With Republicans clinging to a one-vote edge, the House advances a rule to move a funding package toward final passage to reopen the government; Democrats have shown some willingness to back the measure despite prior pledges not to fast-track, while conservatives were blocked from attaching the SAVE Act. A final vote is expected after about 1 p.m. ET as negotiations continue with congressional leaders and the White House.

via CBS News|
#democrats#funding-package#government-shutdown
politics23 days ago

Johnson's Shutdown Gamble Tests House Unity Ahead of Funding Vote

House Republicans must quell a revolt to move the Senate-negotiated five full-year funding bills plus a two-week DHS stopgap, with Democrats split and Republicans divided over how to proceed. Johnson aims to pass the package with GOP votes only after Democrats under Jeffries declined to help expedite it; several hard-liners want immigration provisions, while others oppose the deal or prefer a longer Homeland Security stopgap. Key skeptics include Senate GOP Leader Thune, who doubts a two-week CR can yield a final agreement. Johnson also plans to swear in Democrat Christian Menefee to create a 218-214 buffer, but the path to a Tuesday vote hinges on unifying Republicans and balancing Democratic conditions on immigration enforcement and warrants—leaving the risk of a continued CR or shutdown if consensus fails.

via Politico|
#democrats#funding#johnson
politics25 days ago

Capitol Shutdown Persists as Tuesday Vote on $1.2T Funding Bill Looms

The partial government shutdown continues into at least Tuesday as House Republicans delay a vote on the Senate-passed $1.2 trillion funding package amid Democratic opposition and intra-GOP tensions; a Monday Rules Committee meeting will set the stage for a Tuesday floor vote, but Democrats have said they won’t provide the roughly 70 votes needed under fast-track suspension, and some conservatives want to attach an elections bill, keeping passage uncertain. The package would fund most federal agencies through Sept. 30 and extend DHS funding for two weeks.

via Politico|
#congress#democrats#funding-bill
politics27 days ago

GOP loses grip on immigration as interior crackdown sparks backlash

For years Republicans rode a winning line on immigration, but intensified interior enforcement including Minnesota incidents and public backlash have eroded support for Trump’s deportation agenda. Recent polls show many voters think ICE should be reined in and that the approach has gone too far, giving Democrats a potential edge ahead of midterms and forcing the GOP to rethink its messaging.

via Politico|
#ice#immigration#politics