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Rick Scott revises plan for more people to pay income tax after bipartisan criticism

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott on Thursday released a revised version of his plan to “Rescue America,” backing down from his proposal that would require all Americans to pay “some income tax,” an ambiguous statement that suggested imposing new taxes on millions of people currently making too little money or seniors…

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Analysis: Rare sense of ‘anxiety and urgency’ drives bipartisan talks on gun safety in Congress

WASHINGTON — It didn’t happen after 13 people were killed at Columbine in 1999, when 26 were gunned down in Newtown in 2012 or when 17 people were murdered at Parkland in 2018.

Los Angeles Times

Analysis: Rare sense of ‘anxiety and urgency’ drives bipartisan talks on gun safety in Congress

WASHINGTON — It didn’t happen after 13 people were killed at Columbine in 1999, when 26 were gunned down in Newtown in 2012 or when 17 people were murdered at Parkland in 2018.

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Biden's inflation crunch: Too much shopping — even at beach

President Joe Biden could have looked out the window of his limousine on his drive last weekend to his beach home and seen firsthand why he's struggled to contain inflation

The Independent UK

Michael Hiltzik: The threat to Justice Kavanaugh reveals a path to a gun control deal

As if to demonstrate that they can get off their duffs when circumstances so require, congressional Republicans moved swiftly Wednesday to demand action on a measure to protect U.S. Supreme Court justices from the threat of violence.

Los Angeles Times

VIEWPOINT 2: It’s time to disclose federal contractors’ political contributions

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate complex that eventually led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.

Tribune News Service

Social Security trustees say the U.S. is rich enough to expand, not shrink, benefits

The army of perennial doomsayers about the financial condition of Social Security had to be a little crestfallen after the release of the program trustees' annual report last week.

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No easy ride for Biden as Kimmel tells him to ‘start yelling at people’

Serious questions on gun violence mean there are few laughs as US president meets late-night TV host

The Guardian - US

Mitch McConnell under fire for differing response to Kavanaugh plot and Uvalde shooting

Republicans face accusations of hypocrisy for not treating gun violence with urgency

The Independent UK

McConnell demands security for Kavanaugh

"They need to pass it today," the GOP leader said on the same day a 10-year-old Ulvade survivor testified in House

Salon

Mitch McConnell is furious Democrats are protecting kids before SCOTUS justices

As Democrats heard from gun violence survivors, the senator insisted they should prioritize Brett Kavanaugh’s safety instead.

Mic

McConnell demands House pass Supreme Court security bill after Kavanaugh threat

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell called on the U.S. House to immediately pass a bill that would bolster security for Supreme Court justices and their families after the arrest of a man who authorities say was plotting to assassinate Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Then and now: GOP lawmakers' evolution on the Capitol riot

Most every Republican lawmaker expressed outrage in the days after the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

The Independent UK

Trump has friends — and foes — in South Dakota Republicans running for reelection

In South Dakota, former President Trump has endorsed GOP Gov. Kristi Noem. As for Republican Sen. John Thune, Trump said his political career was "over" after Thune dismissed election fraud claims.

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After Uvalde massacre Cruz digs in on gun rights, Cornyn mulls modest changes

WASHINGTON – Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz both cast themselves as staunch Second Amendment supporters. Both enjoy A+ ratings from the NRA.

Salon

Alleged killer had Whitmer on "hit list"

Law enforcement investigates possible domestic terrorism after retired judge found zip-tied and fatally shot

The Independent UK

Trump's Ukraine impeachment shadows war, risks GOP response

Even the most staunch defense hawks in the Republican Party stood virtually united by Donald Trump’s side when the then-president was impeached in late 2019 after pressuring Ukraine’s leader for “a favor” and withholding $400 million in military aid

The Independent UK

Mitch McConnell and Gretchen Whitmer named on ‘hit list’ of gunman suspected of killing judge at his home

Judge John Roemer, 68, was found ziptied to a chair at his New Lisbon, Wisconsin, home on Friday

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The Guardian - US

Free US school lunches were a dream come true. Now, a hunger crisis looms for 10 million children

Congress has failed to extend school meal waivers, expiring on 30 June, and the impact will be felt almost immediately

McClatchy Washington Bureau

‘We don’t trust him’: Gun control advocates look past McConnell for action

WASHINGTON — Advocates seeking new restrictions on the ability to buy guns were inherently skeptical of Mitch McConnell’s initial step to greenlight the bipartisan brainstorming of solutions.

The Independent UK

GOP's Cornyn tapped to lead as Senate talks gun law changes

Less than 48 hours after a gunman stormed an elementary school and killed 19 children and two teachers in his home state of Texas, Sen. John Cornyn was tapped to lead gun policy negotiations in the Senate

Roll Call

Power Rankings: Rick Scott, McConnell soar as Democrats look for a win at start of hectic June - Roll Call

As President Biden tries pivoting to an economic message, Senate Republicans dominate the top five on our list of Washington's power players.

Salon

GOP set to kill off free school lunch

Even Joe Manchin and Susan Collins want to extend school lunch waivers, but so far Mitch McConnell won't budge

Roll Call

Biden renews call for gun laws as House Democrats plan votes - Roll Call

President Joe Biden called on Congress to pass new gun control laws Thursday after gunmen killed dozens of people in mass shootings.

Tribune News Service

Biden steps up push for action on guns with prime-time address

President Joe Biden will urge Congress to pass gun control legislation in a prime-time address from the White House on Thursday, as a bipartisan group of lawmakers negotiates a possible agreement following a string of high-profile shootings.

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