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Progressive Democrats pull controversial letter asking Biden to negotiate with Putin for Ukraine ‘diplomacy’

Progressive Democrats on Tuesday abruptly withdrew a controversial letter calling on President Joe Biden to push harder for “diplomacy” to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a message that appeared to undermine American unity behind Kyiv.

Tribune News Service

Progressives retract Ukraine letter to Biden after uproar

A group of progressive Democrats has retracted a letter to the White House urging President Joe Biden to engage in direct diplomatic talks with Russia

The Independent UK

House progressives call for ceasefire

In a first sign of pushback, progressives call for "diplomatic push" with Putin to reach a "realistic" ceasefire

Salon

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Biden officials quietly discussing lame-duck debt ceiling deal in case GOP wins House

Republicans have threatened to use the debt ceiling to extract painful spending cuts from the White House.

Axios

Senate, House seats up for grabs as Nevada starts early voting

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nevada — What happens here certainly will not stay here, at least when it comes to the outcome of key congressional elections in Nevada.

Tribune News Service

Control of Congress: What's at play in the 2022 midterms?

Democrats have held both chambers of Congress and the presidency for two years but may not have such consolidated power for much longer

The Independent UK

Doyle McManus: Voter beware: Divided government will be an unholy mess

With Election Day two weeks away, Republican prospects of taking control of the House of Representatives, already strong, appear to have solidified. Barring the unexpected, President Joe Biden's next two years will be shaped by challenges from a House led by some of his most zealous opponents.

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Senate, House seats up for grabs as Nevada starts early voting - Roll Call

What happens in Nevada will not stay there as voting begins in a state with a toss-up Senate race and three competitive House seats.

Roll Call

Weapons of Mass Delusion review: Robert Draper dissects the Trumpian nightmare

The New York Times reporter’s fine book shows Kevin McCarthy to be the enabler of all Republican enablers

The Guardian - US

Republicans always choose radicalization to energize their electoral base

Conservatives have long harnessed the extremist, far-right energies of their base to animate the party

The Guardian - US

‘A nutso proposition’: Robert Draper on Trump, Republicans and January 6

The New York Times reporter’s new book considers the Capitol attack and after: the fall of Liz Cheney, the rise of MTG and more

The Guardian - US

Analysis: Biden sharpens final midterms pitch by ramping up rhetoric, touting economic gains

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is sharpening his final sales pitch for next month’s midterm elections, casting himself as fully in control of a solid economy even as economists and Republicans warn of a coming recession.

Tribune News Service

‘Mega MAGA trickle-down’: Biden sharpens final midterms pitch - Roll Call

President Biden is casting himself as managing a solid economy even as Republicans and economists warn of a coming recession.

Roll Call

First Thing: Boris Johnson urged to make comeback after Liz Truss resigns

Former PM dominates debate as contest to replace Liz Truss begins, only six weeks after he left office. Plus, the lettuce that outlasted Truss

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Analysis-U.S. Republicans aim at Ukraine aid but unlikely to block it

U.S. Republicans will have the power to block aid to Ukraine if they win back control of Congress, but they are more likely to slow or pare back the flow of defense and economic assistance than stop it, analysts said.

The Guardian - US

Republicans plan to torpedo key Biden policies as polls predict midterm victory

House minority leader Kevin McCarthy hinted at measures his party would take if it reclaims majority in the lower chamber

Axios

Wall Street moderates pray for big GOP margins to stave off debt-limit debacle

Investors are growing increasingly worried about what a narrow majority would mean.

Chicago Sun-Times

A party of faux patriots

The MAGA messages incessantly invoke love of America. But their professed love of country leads them to rally around liars, bigots and cheats.

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The Guardian - US

US says Iranian troops ‘directly engaged’ in Crimea supporting Russian drone strikes – as it happened

‘Relatively small number’ of troops helping Russian forces, says John Kirby, national security council spokesperson

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Editorial: As Election Day nears, Jan. 6 committee hearing serves as a reminder that democracy is on the ballot

The House select committee’s ninth and likely final hearing involving the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol cemented the case that former President Donald Trump and his supporters plotted a coup.

Los Angeles Times

Michael Hiltzik: GOP promises to gut your Social Security, Medicare if it takes power

It used to be a truism that no elected office-holders would dare to tamper with Social Security if they wished to keep their jobs.

The Independent UK

Mike Pence caught sighing when asked about Kevin McCarthy pledge to limit Ukraine aid if GOP win midterms

The House minority leader said he supported Ukraine, but was concerned by the national debt

WEKU

Does Marjorie Taylor Greene represent the future of the Republican Party?

Journalist Robert Draper says the GOP's embrace of extremism opened the door to fringe actors, who've become among the party's most influential leaders. His new book is Weapons of Mass Delusion.

Salon

What will a GOP majority actually do?

Expect a government shutdown, new attacks on Social Security and Medicare and an end to Ukraine aid, for starters

WEKU

Ukrainians keep a wary eye on U.S. midterm elections, fearing a loss of support

The likelihood that Republicans may win the House has triggered concerns in Ukraine. Last month, most House Republicans voted against a funding package that included billions earmarked for Ukraine.

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