Gettysburg Gibberish from the Former President

Imagine a former president of the United States making a “speech” that uses the word “beautiful” to describe the bloodiest battle of the Civil War that left 50,000 dead, injured, or captured soldiers. Donald Trump’s word salad took place over the weekend when he addressed a MAGA rally and mentioned the 1863 battle of Gettysburg:…

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U.S. House Schedule for Thursday, April 18, 2024

THURSDAY, APRIL 18TH On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. First and last votes expected: 10:15 a.m. Legislation Considered Pursuant to a Rule: H. Res. 1143 – Condemning Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel (Sponsored by Rep. Kean / Foreign Affairs Committee) The post U.S. House Schedule for Thursday,…

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Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Thursday, April 18, 2024

Welcome to the Thursday, April 18, Daily Brew by Mercedes Yanora: Sixth state bans RCV. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Kentucky is sixth state to ban ranked-choice voting (RCV), Missouri voters may decide on amendment to prohibit RCV Incumbent William Timmons (R) and Adam Morgan (R) are running in…

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Bolling: Trump Criminal Trials Begin

On Monday, in a Manhattan courtroom, history was made. For the first time ever, a former American President went on trial for alleged criminal offenses. Of course, the former President is Donald Trump, who is no stranger to the courtroom. Over the past year, Trump has spent considerable time in a courtroom, but up until…

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Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Welcome to the Tuesday, April 16, Daily Brew by Andrew Kronaizl: More than 40% of recall efforts this year have focused on city council members. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: More than 40% of recall efforts this year have focused on city council members Four candidates are running in…

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Trump’s Plan: Make Inflation High Again

With less than seven months to go before E-Day and nine before Inauguration 2025, many of Trump’s economic advisors are dropping hints as to their plans should he return to power. It might surprise one to learn that that party which has spend the last three years railing about higher prices is planning to supercharge…

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Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Monday, April 15, 2024

Welcome to the Monday, April 15, Daily Brew by Briana Ryan: Indiana’s Republican gubernatorial primary election is the most expensive in the state’s history. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Indiana’s Republican gubernatorial primary election is the most expensive primary in the state’s history Nebraska state Sen. Mike McDonnell switches…

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What JD Vance Gets Wrong on Ukraine

My first instinct upon hearing that Senator JD Vance (R-OH) had an op-ed in the New York Times opposing further aid to Ukraine was to ignore it. After all, Vance has made his hostility to Ukraine’s self-defense well known for a while now. I have come to the realization that was a mistake. Vance’s column suffered…

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