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The Republican Party is having an identity crisis

WASHINGTON — The GOP is now acting like a party in search of itself with less than three months before U.S. elections that once favored Republicans to retake both chambers of Congress and set them up for 2024.

Tribune News Service

As Republicans stumble – could Democrats really hold on to the Senate?

Republicans need just one seat to regain the chamber, but recent failures mean things are looking up for the Democrats

The Guardian - US

Jackie Calmes: Trump's latest grift — the Save America PAC $100 million hoard

Donald Trump says he's naming me "Patriot of the Month." But the defeated president has told me that month after month in fundraising emails, including every day this week.

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Earmarks’ future unclear as Republicans split ahead of midterms

WASHINGTON — Potential changes in control of one or both chambers in the midterm elections could put the practice of earmarking federal funds for local projects on the chopping block in the next Congress.

Tribune News Service

Michael Hiltzik: Republicans attacking student loan relief as a taxpayer burden got degrees on taxpayers' dime

President Joe Biden's student loan relief proposal, including a freeze on payments through the end of the year and forgiveness of $10,000 to $20,000 in loan balances, has elicited predictable cries of outrage from Republicans.

Los Angeles Times

Views on pandemic clash in politically divided Kentucky

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear defended his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and offered a spirited assessment of the state’s future after a series of tragedies

The Independent UK

Dr Oz insists Mitch McConnell’s ‘candidate quality’ comment was not about him

They’re not sending their best, at least according to Mitch McConnell

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Trump launches fresh attack on ‘pawn’ Mitch McConnell and calls for new GOP Senate leader

‘A new Republican Leader in the Senate should be picked immediately,’ Trump claims

The Independent UK

Earmarks’ future unclear as Republicans split ahead of midterms - Roll Call

Potential changes in control of one or both chambers could put earmarks for local projects on the chopping block.

Roll Call

‘Socialism’ or ‘giant step forward’: Liberals and conservatives clash over Biden student loan cuts

Mitch McConnell calls Biden move ‘student loan socialism’ as progressives and activists see decision as a victory

The Independent UK

Mitch McConnell asked to comment on Trump’s attacks on his wife

‘Why do Republican senators allow a broken down hack politician ... to openly disparage hard working Republican candidates,’ Trump asks

The Independent UK

Republicans thought they had midterms in the bag. Voters just rejected them again

Tuesday’s special election in New York state was more evidence that voters are furious about Republican attacks on abortion rights – and going to the polls to boost Democrats

The Guardian - US

Editorial: Will the GOP drop the ball in Senate races?

With control of a currently 50-50 Senate up for grabs, it looks like the GOP could well come up short even in a favorable political environment because of questionable choices of candidates in key races.

The Orange County Register

After split between McConnell and Paul, Kentucky judicial post at ‘a stalemate’

WASHINGTON — The collapse of the planned nomination of Chad Meredith to become a federal judge in eastern Kentucky likely means the court will remain in its current form for months as the White House looks to steer clear of further political headaches with the midterm elections approaching.

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US: Russia looks to step up hits on Ukraine infrastructure

The U.S. State Department has issued a security alert warning that Russia is stepping up efforts to launch strikes against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and government facilities

Salon

Trump attacks McConnell's wife over jab

Trump lashed out after McConnell warned the former president's Senate candidates could cost the GOP control

The Independent UK

Mitch McConnell suggests GOP ‘candidate quality’ could blow party’s chances of winning Senate

Republicans spend big in a tight race in Ohio while Dr Oz and Herschel Walker campaigns take a dive

The Independent UK

Masters hopeful for McConnell support in Arizona Senate race

Republican Senate candidate Blake Masters says he hopes Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will back his close campaign in Arizona

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The Guardian - US

Biden’s chief of staff says president is comparable to historic predecessors

Ron Klain compares Biden’s achievements to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, John F Kennedy and Lyndon B Johnson in interview

Los Angeles Times

Democrats launch major effort to sell Inflation Reduction Act to voters

IRVINE, Calif. — Democratic lawmakers, members of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet, and allied organizers and activists are kicking off a multipronged public relations campaign aimed at ensuring voters understand — and appreciate the benefits of — the $700-billion climate-change and drug-prices bill that Biden signed Tuesday.

Axios

House and Senate Republicans' midterm fortunes are rapidly diverging

The GOP's path back to power in the Senate is far less clear than in the House.

The Guardian - US

Republicans rue price of fame as celebrity Senate candidates struggle

The campaigns of Mehmet Oz, Herschel Walker and JD Vance have been tarnished by bizarre remarks and unscrupulous histories

The Independent UK

Myanmar executions revive pressure for more sanctions

Recent executions of four democracy activists in Myanmar have reenergized efforts to get the U.S. and other governments to impose further sanctions on its army-controlled government

Tribune News Service

Congress clocks bipartisan achievements despite partisan divide

WASHINGTON — The House and Senate are concluding a surprisingly productive streak despite deep-rooted partisanship and bitter acrimony between Democrats and Republicans.

Tribune News Service

‘They’ve been killing’ our Marines: Inside the long push to aid Camp Lejeune victims

Tears of both sadness and joy filled the White House on Wednesday morning as President Joe Biden signed into law a bill to assist veterans exposed to toxic substances during their military service.

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