President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE on Monday accused Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) of “tamping down enthusiasm” for Republican House candidate Troy Balderson. “The very…
Month: September 2020
Election Countdown: Trump plans ambitious travel schedule for midterms | Republicans blast strategy for keeping House | Poll shows Menendez race tightening | Cook Report shifts Duncan Hunter's seat after indictment
This is Election Countdown, The Hill’s weekly newsletter from Lisa Hagen (@LA_Hagen) and Max Greenwood (@KMaxGreenwood) that brings you the biggest stories on the campaign trail. We’d love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out to Lisa at [email protected] and Max at [email protected]. with any questions, comments, criticisms or food recommendations (mostly…
In 'Major Win' for Clean Air and Public Health, EPA Reverses Pruitt's 'Super-Polluting' Truck Loophole
After a federal court sided with green groups that sought to stop the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from granting a loophole to allow more “super-polluting” trucks on American roadways, acting administrator Andrew Wheeler—who took over following scandal-ridden Scott Pruitt’s resignation—officially rescinded his predecessor’s final giveaway to industry. “These super-polluting diesel freight trucks fill our lungs…
'Big Win for the Public': The Awful Tribune-Sinclair Merger Is Dead
In a huge win for everyone concerned about the devastating effects corporate consolidation has on local media outlets and independent journalism, Tribune Media announced on Thursday that it is terminating its proposed $3.9 billion merger with Sinclair Broadcast Group and suing the right-wing media giant for “breach of contract.” “The end of this merger is…
'In a Functional Democracy, This Would Be a No-Brainer': Warren Unveils Bold Anti-Corruption Legislation
Confronting the “rot” of corruption that has poisoned every corner of the American political system and rigged government to work solely in the interests of the rich and well-connected, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Tuesday introduced legislation that would address the flagrant ethics abuses of the Trump White House while also taking on the systemic…
Cohen's Guilty Plea Solidifies Already-Strong Case for Dissolving 'Fraudulent' and 'Criminal' Trump Organization, Watchdog Says
A non-partisan legal advocacy group this week pointed to a mountain of evidence that President Donald Trump’s business, the Trump Organization, has persistently engaged in the kind of illegal conduct that should give New York State cause to dissolve the corporation. Free Speech For People said Thursday that it had asked the state’s attorney general,…
Secretary Nielsen Denied It, But DHS Memos Show She Likely Knew Exactly What Child Detention Policy Would Do
A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) memo obtained by two government watchdog groups confirm what critics of President Donald Trump’s separation of families have suspected for months—that the practice was the result of a policy proposed and approved of by the Trump administration, specifically Attorney General Jeff Sessions and DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, not actions…
'Unreal': Claiming Concerns Over 'Political Activity,' Georgia Officials Order Black Seniors Off Bus Headed for Early Voting
Deepening concerns over widespread voter suppression in Georgia ahead of a closely-watched gubernatorial race, dozens of black senior citizens were forced off a bus that was taking them to vote in the midterm election this week after government officials raised concerns about the trip. As Think Progress reported, the non-profit group Black Voters Matter had…
Koch group pours nearly $5M into ads to boost three GOP Senate candidates
A conservative group backed by billionaire activist Charles Koch is launching a new multimillion-dollar ad campaign across three states to boost GOP Senate candidates in tough midterm election fights. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is putting nearly $5 million behind ads set to go live on Thursday in Wisconsin, Missouri and Tennessee attacking the Democratic Senate candidates for…
Centrist Dems defend tough tactics at Kavanaugh hearing
Senate Democrats up for reelection in strongly pro-Trump states are defending the aggressive tactics their more liberal colleagues on the Judiciary Committee have used to shed light on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s record. More moderate Democrats who hail from states that President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge…